§ Mr. Neil Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has as to the availability of motorcycle helmet visors complying with the new regulations on abrasion resistance; and if, to avoid insurance complications for motorcyclists unable to comply with the new regulations, he will waive temporarily the new requirements.
§ Mr. Peter Bottomley[pursuant to his reply, 6 July 1987, c. 17]: I am informed that the major supplier of motorcycle helmet visors is presently dealing with a backlog of orders and that some motorcyclists therefore could be finding it difficult to obtain the visors they need which comply with the regulations. Any motorcyclist in that position who wishes to continue to wear a visor not meeting the new requirements would be well advised to check the position with his insurance company.