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, when COREPER will discuss pedestrian protection standards for vehicles; what the UK objectives are at COREPER on this issue; when Ministers will next meet in the European Council to discuss it; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when COREPER will discuss pedestrian protection standards for vehicles; what the UK objectives are at COREPER on this issue; when Ministers will next meet in the European Council to discuss it; and if he will make a statement. [11132] Mr. Jamieson: COREPER plan to discuss pedestrian protection on either 7 or 9 November. Our objective at COREPER is to bring about improvements in pedestrian protection in Europe. The issue will next be discussed by Ministers at the Internal Market, Consumer Affairs and Tourism Council on 26 November.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11132; 373 c575W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Design EU action Motor vehicles Protection Pedestrians Standards Safety
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk