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@JWestland
Politicians, so can probably be safely ignored for not knowing what they're talking about.
Helmets nearly became compulsory in Northern Ireland (fuck lot of good they do when Mr Taxi driver does a left turn into you then fucks off) but law proposal got thrown out.
http://road.cc/content/news/30634-northern-ireland-doctors-welcome-compulsory-helmet-law-votes-opponents-voice.
"Both British and European standards require helmets to withstand a free-fall drop from 1.5 metres onto a flat and kerb shaped anvil, at an impact speed of about 12 mph. This is equivalent to falling to the ground from a stationary riding position. Cycle helmets are not, and cannot be, designed for impacts with moving traffic.
^ This is the UK safety standard, Snell Standard helmets are better and they are extremely hard to get. http://www.cyclehelmets.org/papers/c2023.pdf