HC Deb 21 January 1975 vol 884 cc332-3W
Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware that exemption from the compulsory wearing of crash helmets is granted in certain other countries on medical grounds; and whether he will seek powers to grant similar exemptions here.

Mr. Carmichael

My right hon. Friend is aware that helmet-wearing regulations in some other countries provide a medical exemption. He already has powers to provide for such an exemption in our regulations.

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