§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what surveys he has done to ascertain the percentage of children wearing seat belts in cars; and if he will make a statement on the findings. [39250]
§ Mr. NorrisSurveys of car occupant restraint use are conducted every six months. The latest survey, in April, showed that 95 per cent. of children under the age of 14 were found to be wearing restraints in the front passenger seat of cars but only 79 per cent. were found to be wearing restraints in the rear seats of cars. We regularly run publicity campaigns on the importance of wearing belts and our recent campaign was aimed specifically at encouraging children to wear restraints in the rear seats of cars.