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Mr. Pike
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated regarding the safety of standing passengers on buses and coaches; and if he will make a statement. [40309]
Mr. Bowis
The Department has commissioned research to examine the safety implications of EU proposals for harmonised bus construction. Safety of standing passengers will form one element of this work. The programme is planned to conclude in mid 1997.