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Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 July 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
If he will work with the motor industry to develop industry best practice for secondary protection against accidents for older drivers.
Answer

Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will work with the motor industry to develop industry best practice for secondary protection against accidents for older drivers. [9301] Ms Glenda Jackson: Manufacturers are continuing to improve the overall secondary safety of cars for all occupants. Longer-term departmental research with industry participation includes the possibility of tailoring car secondary safety to the physical characteristics of individual occupants.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9301; 298 c496-7W;298 c494-5W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Accidents Driving Older people Safety Roads