§ Mr. Wigginasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what his Department spends on advertising and other propaganda designed to persuade the motoring public to use seat belts.
§ Mr. PeytonA total of £725,000 will be spent this financial year.
§ Mr. Wigginasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in what countries or States the wearing of seat belts is now compulsory by law; and if he has studied reports from them on the result of such legislation.
§ Mr. PeytonSeat belt wearing is now compulsory in all States of Australia and in New Zealand. I am watching the results closely.
§ Mr. Wigginasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now introduce legislation to make the wearing of seat belts compulsory in moving vehicles.
§ Mr. PeytonI should prefer first to see what can be achieved by persuasion. Seat belt wearing therefore forms a major element of this year's road safety publicity.