§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has on the number of deaths and serious injuries caused by seat belt use; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeNo information is available as to the number of deaths and serious injuries that might have been caused by seat belt use, but we estimate that, since the introduction of compulsory front seat belt wearing in 1983, seat belts have prevented more than 1,500 deaths and 55,000 serious injuries.