§ 32. Mr. HoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he intends introducing Scottish legislation to make safety seat belts compulsory on school buses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonResponsibility for vehicle safety matters throughout the United Kingdom rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport. His Department has recently completed a review of the technical and cost implications of fitting seat belts to all minibuses and coaches, and related safety matters. Decisions on the outcome of that review will be announced shortly.