§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will introduce proposals to require that all new vehicles, from a future date to be announced, shall be fitted with laminated rather then toughened windscreens in the interests of reducing facial damage to motorists or passengers after accidents.
§ Mrs. ChalkerNo. The available evidence shows that windscreens of toughened glass provide adequate protection for the belted occupants of passenger cars. I am writing to my hon. Friend to explain why I do not think a requirement to fit laminated glass would be justified.