HC Deb 16 January 1976 vol 903 c264W
Mr. Bradford

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment for what reasons Her Majesty's Government oppose the EEC measure relating to the compulsory fitting of laminated windscreens to all new cars manufactured within the EEC.

Dr. Gilbert

The United Kingdom has concurred with the view of the majority of member States that there is insufficient evidence to justify such a step. Laminated and toughened glass windscreens alike can cause severe injury in accidents; but most of the injuries from windscreens would be avoided if people wore their seat belts.