§ Sir John HannamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will withdraw his proposals for the use of motorcycle leg protection.
§ Mr. ChopeIt is the Government's desire to encourage the development of safe motorcycle secondary protection devices so that they can be available on an optional basis to those motorcyclists who wish to make use of them.
There remains considerable scepticism among manufacturers as to whether it is possible to design and produce motorcycle leg protectors which enhance total safety and do not increase the risk of head injuries. Research is therefore continuing with a view to allaying such concerns.