§ 24. Mr. Michael Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what reduction in casualty figures for children has occurred since the introduction of the Green Cross Code.
§ Mr. PeytonIn the period May to August child pedestrian casualties fell by 1,070 or 7.3 per cent. compared with last year. This was achieved at a time when the general trend is upwards.
§ Mr. RobertsIn view of the many sincere doubts and reservations expressed at the time of the introduction of the Green Cross Code, would my right hon. Friend consider giving these figures the widest possible publicity?
§ Mr. PeytonI am grateful for my hon. Friend's help in doing just that. I should like on his behalf and, I am sure, on behalf of the House, to say a word of appreciation to all those who put this code into effect. It produced some quite striking results.