§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the Transport and Road Research Laboratory has completed tests on 4 x 4 multi-purpose vehicles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe tests have now been completed. We shall be making the full results available tomorrow. We shall have detailed discussions with manufacturers and other interested parties, including the Consumers Association and motorists' organisations.
The TRRL tests are part of our continuing examination of this complex issue. The results will be placed in the Library shortly. We are continuing our investigation of other aspects, notably analysis of accident data both in the United Kingdom and abroad, and sharing our experience with that of other countries.
We have embarked on international discussions with a view to developing appropriate international vehicle safety standards.