§ Mr. Favellasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to encourage the manufacturers of car seat belts to produce belts with a similar type of release operation for use in times of emergency.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe design of seat belt release mechanisms has, since 1977, been covered by a European standard which requires a button or similar device of a minimum size and coloured red. The mechanism is in a standard position between the front seat and readily accessible in an emergency.