HC Deb 04 December 1973 vol 865 cc345-6W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many fatal and non-fatal accidents took place on motorways in 1972 ; how many took place during the hours of darkness ; and how many persons involved were wearing seat belts.

Mr. Peyton

The following is the information :

ACCIDENTS AND CASUALTIES ON MOTORWAYS, DAYLIGHT AND DARKNESS 1972
Daylight Darkness Total
Accidents
Fatal 105 85 190
Serious 465 383 848
Slight 1,090 616 1,706
Total 1,660 1,084 2,744
Casualties (seat belts worn)
Fatal 38 8 46
Serious 81 98 179
Slight 255 124 379
Total 374 230 604

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many accidents took place on rural highways in 1972.

Mr. Peyton

Following is the information :

ACCIDENTS IN NON-BUILT-UP AREAS 1972
Fatal Serious Slight Total
2,968 22,830 35,309 61,107