HC Deb 24 July 1981 vol 9 c276W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the European countries where the wearing of seat belts is compulsory.

Mr. Fowler

I understand that wearing is compulsory in Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Eire, Finland, France, German Federal Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and USSR. However, provisions as to exemptions and penalties vary from country to country.