§ 66. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Transport what discussions he has had with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about the fitting of safety belts in motor cars; and what official research has taken place in the United Kingdom to ensure that the correct design of belt is suited to a particular design of car.
§ Mr. MarplesMy Department has been in close touch with the Society over the last few months over this matter. The design of belts and of anchorage points in cars needs to be studied in relation to individual vehicle models and harnesses; this is in the first instance a matter for the manufacturers of vehicles and of safety harness.