HC Deb 21 January 1959 vol 598 cc195-6
33. Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many motor cyclists have been killed or severely injured on the roads in Great Britain during this year to the latest convenient date.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (Mr. G. R. H. Nugent)

Between 1st January and 30th November, 1958, 1,087 motor cyclists (including riders of mopeds) were killed on the roads, and 15,966 seriously injured.

Sir F. Medlicott

In view of the very heavy loss of life and injuries, particularly among young men, is further thought being given to the possibility of making the wearing of crash helmets compulsory?

Mr. Nugent

We think that the wearing of crash helmets is already spreading well throughout the motor-cycling fraternity and do not think it would be assisted by making it compulsory.