HC Deb 14 February 1951 vol 484 c373
2. Mr. Shepherd

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he will consider the desirability of instituting further research into the design of safety belt with a view to giving further protection to the passenger.

Mr. Beswick

The Flying Personnel Research Committee, which advises my noble Friend on such matters, has at his request initiated further research into the problem.

Mr. Shepherd

In this development will the hon. Gentleman consider referring the matter to the I.C.A.O., as it would be 'desirable to have the advantage of international research on this matter?

Mr. Beswick

I should have thought that in any case it was necessary for us to formulate a view, and the research now being carried out will enable us to do that.