HC Deb 31 January 1972 vol 830 cc39-40W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many people were injured whilst crossing a zebra crossing in 1970 and 1971; and what proportion this is of the total injured on the roads in each year.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Following are the figures:

1970 1971*
Number injured 4,976 3,613
Proportion of total pedestrians injured 6 per cent. 5½per cent.
Proportion of all road users injured 1½per cent. 1½per cent.
* First ten months only; detailed figures for November and December are not yet available

Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many people were killed whilst crossing a zebra crossing in 1970 and 1971; and what proportion this is of the total killed on the roads in each year.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Following are the figures:

1970 1971*
Number killed 153 108
Proportion of total pedestrians killed 5 per cent. 5 per cent.
Proportion of all road users killed 2 per cent. 2 per cent
* First ten months only; detailed figures for November and December are not yet available