HL Deb 24 July 1997 vol 581 c169WA
Lord Braine of Wheatley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What information they have on the dangers of wearing a seat belt with too much slack.

Baroness Hayman

A poorly adjusted and positioned seat belt can result in unnecessary injuries in the event of an accident. Unfortunately, data on the incidence and nature of such injuries is extremely limited due to the difficulties in assessing how the seat belt was being worn prior to the accident. We do, however, offer advice on how to wear seat belts correctly in theChoosing Safety and Seat Belts and the Law publications