§ 14. Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to ensure the harmonisation of road safety standards with those of the European Economic Community countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonThere is increasing contact with the Commission on proposals affecting road safety.
§ Mr. OsbornAre not the United States regulations on vehicle standards imposing intolerable conditions on American manufacturers? Will my right hon. Friend indicate the outcome of the international discussions at Transpo 72 in Washington and will he take steps to ensure, as far as possible, that neither British nor European manufacturers are asked to do the impossible in this part of the world?
§ Mr. PeytonI have never asked anyone to do the impossible. I am merely invited to do it myself. Regarding the recent Transpo Exhibition in Washington, my hon. Friend has the advantage of me. He was there and I was not.