HC Deb 29 March 1977 vol 929 c110W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many new cars have been produced since it became compulsory to install seat belts in cars.

Mr. Les Huekfield

Between 1st April 1967* and 26th February 1977, the latest date for which figures are available, 16.1 million cars were produced in the United Kingdom.

* Seat belts became compulsory on cars registered from 1st April 1967 tinder legislation enacted in 1966.