Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents were suffered by British Railways' employees in 1967; how many of these accidents proved to be fatal; and what were the comparable figures for 1966, 1965 and 1964, respectively.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe final figures for accidents suffered by British Railways' employees which were reportable to my right hon. Friend during 1967 are not yet available.
The provisional figures for 1967 and the comparable for 1966, 1965 and 1964 are:
- 1967 (provisional)—7,853 casualties including 73 fatalities.
- 1966–8,236 casualties including 72 fatalities.
- 1965–9,837 casualties including 103 fatalities.
- 1964–11,064 casualties including 96 fatalities.