Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Monday, 5 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if active pedestrian protection measures offered by car manufacturers are compatible with each of the choices of passive measures under consideration by COREPER and the Council of Ministers.

Answer: Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if active pedestrian protection measures offered by car manufacturers are compatible with each of the choices of passive measures under consideration by COREPER and the Council of Ministers. [13387] Mr. Jamieson: Active protection measures are intended to help reduce the likelihood of accidents whereas secondary safety measures reduce the consequences. There is no fundamental incompatibility; indeed, both approaches contribute to improvements in road safety today.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13387; 374 c612W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Cars Design EU action Motor vehicles Protection Manufacturing industries Pedestrians Standards Safety Roads
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk