Coaches (Safety) 46. Mr. Gwilym Roberts asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now make a further statement on steps being taken to improve the safety of passengers in coaches and similar vehicles. Mr. Horam We shall soon be consulting interested organisations on proposals for new safety requirements. These will consist of more rigorous standards for braking performance, and new requirements for roof strengths and escape hatches. In addition admission to the occupation of road passenger transport operator is now to be controlled under regulations about to be made under the European Communities Act.