§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the percentage of car occupants who he estimates currently wear seat belts in(a) front seats and (b) rear seats; and if he will make a statement. [20864]
§ Mr. NorrisThe latest survey by the Transport Research Laboratory, in October 1995, showed that 91 per cent. of drivers, 92 per cent. of front seat passengers and 64 per cent. of rear seat passengers in cars were wearing seat belts.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what changes he proposes in the legislation regarding use of seat belts in respect of(a) those at present excluded and (b) enforcement of existing regulations; and if he will make a statement. [20865]
§ Mr. NorrisNo changes are currently planned to the exemptions from seat belt wearing. Enforcement of the existing regulations is a matter for the police.