§ 30. Mr. Fidlerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of fatal and serious injuries to motor cyclists during the past year has involved moped riders.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsAbout one-tenth.
§ Mr. FidlerWill my hon. Friend bear in mind the serious nature of the statistics he has just given and consider whether any further regulation is necessary to ensure that those who are relatively inexperienced—that is, moped riders—do not constitute a continuing and growing danger?
§ Mr. GriffithsYes, Sir. Mopeds generally are less dangerous for their riders than are motor cycles, but my hon. Friend knows that the Secretary of State's proposals will include the compulsory wearing of helmets by both motor cycle and moped riders.