§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce an exemption from the new seat belt regulations being implemented on 1 February for persons who are unable to obtain suitably fitting seat belts by virtue of the fact that suitable belts are not manufactured.
§ Mrs. ChalkerNo. Seat belt legislation commenced on 31 January and whilst seat belts are generally designed for people of average size, effective solutions are available when belts either do not fit or cause discomfort to those who are not of average size. For instance, if the webbing is insufficient, seat belt manufacturers will provide a longer belt, or if a very short person finds his neck is being rubbed, a lowering plate can be used to alter the lie of the belt above the shoulder.