§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment the Civil Aviation Authority has made of the advantage of introducing child safety seats for children under two years of age travelling on aircraft.[31209]
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§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Civil Aviation Authority commissioned a four year research programme by the Cranfield Impact Centre. This study showed that forward facing child safety seats, secured by a static lap belt, could provide a higher level of protection for children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years than supplementary or lap belts. As a result, since August 1991 the CAA has allowed UK airlines to permit children within that age range to be carried in appropriate car type safety seats.