HL Deb 28 July 1997 vol 582 c7WA
Lord Braine of Wheatley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consider amending the Highway Code to draw attention to the danger of wearing a seat belt with too much slack.

Baroness Hayman

Retractable seat belts have been compulsory in new cars since April 1981. TheHighway Code is being revised this year and all relevant suggestions will be considered during the revision process. Advice on how to wear seat belts correctly is given in the department's Choosing Safety publication.