Abstract: A vehicle seat (10) has a back rest (12), with a rear face provided with a pocket (15) in which items may be stored. A cover flap (19) is provided and is movable between a lowered position in which it covers an opening of the pocket and a raised position for allowing access to the pocket. In the raised position at least part of the cover flap extends generally parallel to the rear face of the seat back. A catch arrangement (20) releasably holds the cover flap in the raised position. An additional pocket (25) may be provided on the cover flap and accessible when the cover flap is open.