§ 101. Mr. Christopher Rowlandasked the Minister of Transport if he will discuss with the car industry the extent to which the average cost of safety belts would be reduced if the demand for them was increased by making their installation compulsory.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind, but in view of the great value of seat belts in terms of safety I do not consider that their current cost should be regarded as a serious obstacle to their being purchased and fitted to any suitable vehicle.