§ Sir John Farrasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce legislation as soon as possible to require private contractors to fit rear seat restraints when transporting children.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleySeat belts or child restraints are required in the rear of all new cars and taxis first registered after 1 April 1987. I have no plans to extend these requirements to older vehicles. It is up to those negotiating contracts to consider whether restraints should be provided as a condition of the contract.
We strongly encourage the fitting and use of appropriate rear restraints in cars and for exposed seats in coaches.