The Protective Headgear for Cyclists Aged Fourteen Years and Under (Research) Bill 2014-15 is a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat MP, Mid Dorset and North Poole) and had it’s 1st reading in the House of Commons on 15.07.14 there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The Bill requires the Secretary of State to commission research into the merits of requiring cyclists aged fourteen years and under to wear protective headgear; to report to Parliament within six months of the research being completed; and for connected purposes.
The Bill is expected to have its 2nd reading debate on the 07.11.14.
Further information on the Bill is available on the parliamentary website.
