§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Minister for Trade what representations he has received from the British Standards Association concerning the wearing of hard hats by horse riders.
§ Dr. VaughanWe have received no direct representations from the British Standards Institution about this matter. A number of hon. Members have expressed concern and the hon. Member has himself written to the Department about representations he has received from the chairman of the relevant BSI technical committee about the proposed revised standard for horse and pony riders' hats. My Department will be consulted on the draft.