§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he can report any progress in United Nations' discussions towards international specifications for coach rollover and seat structure tests.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe UN:ECE technical working group on coach safety, which has been considering these matters, agreed draft standards on the strength on coach seats and roof structures at a meeting two weeks ago. These standards will now go forward for formal approval by the group of experts on vehicle construction at its autumn meeting.