HC Deb 15 June 1966 vol 729 cc283-4W
72. Mr. Roebuck

asked the Minister of Transport if she will take steps, by legislation or otherwise, to ensure that from an early date all new motor cars are built to designs which give maximum protection to drivers and passengers when vehicles are in collision.

Mr. John Morris

This is the purpose of regulations such as the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations made under the Road Traffic Acts. These regulations are constantly being improved to keep them in step with the results of research and development here and abroad. They aim to reduce the likelihood of accidents and the risk of injury from them.