HC Deb 24 November 1971 vol 826 cc364-5W
72. Mr. Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what evaluation he has made of the effectiveness of his campaign in the north-east of England between 23rd August and 3rd October, 1971 to encourage car drivers to use safety belts.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

After the recent publicity campaign in the North-East the proportion of front seat car occupants wearing seat belts was about 28 per cent.—double the level before the campaign.