Vehicle Bumpers Mr. Atkinson asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the latest position in regard to the introduction of polyurethane semi-flexible systems for motorcar front and rear bumpers; and if he will make a statement as to whether the Government intend to introduce regulations bringing Great Britain into line with the United States and West German developments. Mr. Horam The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is considering a regulation relating to the protection of vehicles in impacts at slow speed. Polyurethane bumpers are one means of satisfying such a requirement, but not the only one; and my right hon. Friend does not propose to make their use compulsory.