§ Mr. Mulleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of recently published evidence of the dangers inherent in the use of certain car head-rests, he will introduce legislation to prescribe safety standards or take other steps to bring to the notice of prospective purchasers of head-rests the risks inherent in their use.
§ Mr. PeytonI know of no evidence that injuries have been caused by headrests and am not persuaded that legislation is required. It is important, however, to distinguish between head restraints which form part, or are firmly anchored to, the seat and which are designed to provide protection and those which are designed to provide comfort.
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