HC Deb 25 February 1994 vol 238 cc466-7W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he intends to take to co-ordinate a strategy to improve safety in mini-buses and coaches; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Key

We are reviewing the full technical and cost implications of seat belts in mini-buses and coaches. I expect to receive a report within the next few weeks. I cannot anticipate when decisions will be taken; but we shall be publishing our conclusions.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what evaluation has been carried out of the proposal to fit seat belts to omnibuses; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Key

We are reviewing the full technical and cost implications of seat belts in minibuses and coaches. I expect to receive a report within the next few weeks. I cannot anticipate when decisions will be taken; but 'we shall be publishing our conclusions.