§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will put before the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, now considering a regulation relating to the protection of vehicles in impacts at low speeds, the need for the whole of Europe to agree upon the best available system and unify a standard specification and height from the road surface; and if he will instruct United Kingdom representatives accordingly.
§ Mr. HoramYes. I am very conscious of the benefits to safety to be gained by standardising the height of car bumpers and their performance. Our representatives have taken a leading rôle in pressing for agreement on these matters, and will continue to do so.