§ Mr. WallerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has as to the availability of eye protectors prescribed in the Motor Cycles (Eye Protectors) Regulations 1985.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe supply of visors has improved through new manufacturers' products significantly increasing the numbers available. A drop in demand was reported in December but not all motor cyclists may yet have approved eye protectors. I urge all those riders who are in such a position to obtain them well before 1 April 1988.
§ Mr. WallerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from the Association of Chief Police Officers concerning possible difficulties in enforcing the Motor Cycles (Eye Protectors) Regulations at the present time.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Association of Chief Police Officers expressed concern about the availability of362W 25 miles, he will show the most recent information available on the percentage of journeys made by (i) car-van, (ii) bus-coach, (iii) rail, (iv) aircraft and (v) other over distances of 25 to 50 miles, 50 to 100 miles, 100 to 150 miles, 150 to 200 miles, 200 to 250 miles and over 250 miles, respectively.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe following information is available from the 1985–86 national travel survey:
approved eye protectors. This has led it to recommend that riders should for the time being be warned rather than prosecuted for not having approved eye protectors.