HC Deb 11 July 1988 vol 137 cc84-5W
27. Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what further proposals he is considering to improve the safety of children in cars; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

No responsible parent would wait for the law before fitting and using child restraints. My hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mr. Day) is to be congratulated on bringing on to the statute book legislation providing for the compulsory restraint of children travelling in the rear of cars. We shall begin drawing up regulations and consult widely in doing so.