§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware that exemption from the compulsory wearing of crash helmets is granted in certain other countries on medical 333W grounds; and whether he will seek powers to grant similar exemptions here.
§ Mr. CarmichaelMy right hon. Friend is aware that helmet-wearing regulations in some other countries provide a medical exemption. He already has powers to provide for such an exemption in our regulations.