PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND MOTORCYCLES (23 March 1993)

That this House expresses its concern that motorcycling in Britain and Europe is under threat because of the European Commission's proposal to impose a 100 Bhp limit on all new motorcycles; notes that there is no evidence linking road safety to the power of motorcycles; notes the proud history of skill, workmanship and craft that the British motorcycle industry has developed to produce among the safest and most admired motorcycles in the world; notes that the European Parliament has twice rejected the 100 Bhp limit and that the British Government's own transport and road research laboratories have found that engine capacity has little or no effect on accident risk; and calls on the Government to oppose the 100 Bhp limit in the Council of Ministers and protect the rights of British motorcyclists and manufacturers to enjoy motorcycling and continue to produce the best machines on the market.

Sponsored by:
Mr Alan Milburn (Labour)