Attacks on Public Transport Workers - 12th Feb, 2008

Sian James MP has sponsored an EDM in the House of Commons relating to concerns about attacks on transport workers

Sian James MP said:-

"I was pleased to sponsor an EDM to highlight concerns about attacks on people who work on public transport. These attacks on staff are completely unacceptable and calls on the Government to do more in this area."

The full text of the EDM is as follows:-

"That this House applauds the vital work of Britain's transport workers who, as essential public servants, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect; believes there is a clear responsibility on the Government together with employers in the rail, ferry and bus industries to take all the necessary steps to prevent staff assaults and provide care for those who are assaulted; further believes that reducing staff assaults will help reduce anti-social behaviour and provide a safer environment for transport users; therefore supports the aims of the campaign of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union which seeks firstly to raise awareness with employers and the public, secondly to secure the strongest possible legal protection for transport workers against assault, thirdly to establish effective cross company forums in each of the rail, bus and ferry industries and finally to persuade transport employers to adopt best practice when developing policies to prevent staff assaults and provide care for those who are victims of assault.