Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 October 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 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, what parliamentary procedure he will adopt for (a) the proposed mandatory test standards for vehicles protection for pedestrians and (b) the voluntary proposals; and what procedure will be adopted by the European Parliament.

Answer: Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what parliamentary procedure he will adopt for (a) the proposed mandatory test standards for vehicles protection for pedestrians and (b) the voluntary proposals; and what procedure will be adopted by the European Parliament. [11133] Mr. Jamieson: There is no formal proposal from the European Commission for the introduction of mandatory pedestrian protection test standards for vehicles. The proposal for a negotiated agreement with manufacturers is subject to full parliamentary scrutiny, and an Explanatory Memorandum was submitted on 10 October. The proposal is also currently being considered by the European Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11133; 373 c575W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Design EU action Motor vehicles Protection Parliamentary procedure Pedestrians Standards Safety
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk