§ Mr. Patrick Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many children aged under 14 years were killed or seriously injured in a motor vehicle in the last three full years for which figures are available.
533W
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyChild* motor vehicle occupants, killed or seriously injured, 1982–1984:
Great Britain 1982 1983 1984 Killed 70 76 74 Seriously injured 1,321 1,142 1,295 * aged between 0 and 13, inclusive.
§ Mr. Patrick Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has had suggesting the introduction of legislation concerning the restraining of children in the back of motor vehicles.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe regulations made in January will require the fitting of rear seat belts or child restraints to all new cars manufactured from this October. A small number of individuals and road safety organisations have suggested that we should also introduce legislation requiring the wearing of rear belts or restraints. Compulsory fitting will make it easier for parents to follow the safe course and use restraints in the back of the car. It is sensible and often easy to fit rear seat belts or child restraints to older cars.