§ Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the light of recent accidents and in order to protect passengers in motor coaches when the vehicles are in accidents involving overturning, he will introduce regulations to secure the provision of structural members similar to those known as roll-over bars as a prerequisite to the granting of a public service vehicle licence; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Dr. GilbertI am considering the introduction of regulations for the structural strength of coaches as far as new construction is concerned, but I am advised that the fitting of roll-over bars to existing coaches could in some cases increase the likelihood of overturning in accidents.