HC Deb 14 October 1996 vol 282 c681W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research he has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated regarding the safety of standing passengers on buses and coaches; and if he will make a statement. [40309]

Mr. Bowis

The Department has commissioned research to examine the safety implications of EU proposals for harmonised bus construction. Safety of standing passengers will form one element of this work. The programme is planned to conclude in mid 1997.