§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he can now announce the date at which rear seat belts for children in cars will become mandatory.
§ Mr. ChopeRegulations requiring children under 14 years of age to be restrained when travelling in the rear seats of cars, where appropriate restraints exist and are available, came into force on 1 September 1989.
The European Commission is currently discussing a proposal for a directive on child restraint construction which is expected to include requirements on installation involving both restraint and vehicle manufacturers.