§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to estimate the stocks of approved-standard safety helmets for motor cyclists which are at present held in shops and by wholesalers; and if he will make a statement on their quality.
§ Mr. PeytonI am assured that adequate stocks of approved safety helmets are available. All helmets sold for motor cycling use must comply with one of the prescribed British Standards.
§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the number of motor cyclists and pillion passengers who do not currently wear safety helmets.
§ Mr. PeytonAbout 400,000 motor cycle, scooter and moped drivers. The number of pillion passengers who do not wear helmets is not known.
§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what he estimates to be the annual sale of safety helmets for motor cyclists required to satisfy the demands of the British market after helmets are made compulsory; and if he considers that production capacity is sufficient.
§ Mr. PeytonAssuming a three-year life for motor-cycle safety helmets, about 350,000. I am satisfied that British manufacture will be able to meet this demand.