§ 69. Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Transport what progress she has made in her consultations with manufacturers in promoting safety of motor vehicle design.
§ Mr. SwinglerOur officials have continuing contact with manufacturers on this matter and good progress has been made recently, particularly with braking systems on goods vehicles, seat belts, and the ability of passenger car structures to provide safer packaging for their occupants by absorbing the impact in a collision.
§ 105. Mr. Roebuckasked the Minister of Transport what plans she has to introduce regulations to make motor cars safer.
§ Mr. SwinglerI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given to his Question on 15th June. The Motor Vehicles268W (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations were laid last week and other amending regulations are being circulated in draft form when they are ready.