HC Deb 10 December 1980 vol 995 cc411-2W
57. Mr. Thompson

asked the Minister of Transport if lie is considering further measures on the conspicuity of motor cycle riders.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Research by the Transport and Road Research Laboratory has shown that twin daytime running lamps are the most effective aid to daytime conspicuity currently available. We shall shortly be consulting about regulations to require manufacturers to fit such lamps to new machines. We are not, however, proposing the compulsory use of these daytime running lamps. Nor have we any intention of introducing compulsion in respect of daytime use of headlamps or the wearing of conspicuous, clothing. We shall, however, be issuing general advice on daytime conspicuity.

68. Mr. Lee

asked the Minister of Transport what are the latest figures for fatal accidents and serious injuries in load accidents involving motor cyclists.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The information is not available in the precise form requested. However, the following is available:

Motor Cyclists* Casualties: 1979 and 1980: Great Britain
Killed Seriously Injured
1979 1,160 20,117
1980 January to June (provisional) 510 9,900
* Moped, motor scooter and motor cycle riders and passengers.

Other casualties in the accidents, in which the above motor cycle casualties arise, are not included.