HC Deb 24 January 1985 vol 71 cc519-20W
Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total number of road deaths in Ulster during 1984; and if he will give a breakdown of this figure.

Mr. Chris Patten

The provisional total number of road deaths in Northern Ireland for 1984 is 189. The breakdown is as follows:

Number
Drivers 54
Passengers 39
Pedestrians 65
Cyclists 13
Motorcyclists 15
Pillion Passengers 3
Total 189

Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many motorists who died during 1984 in road traffic accidents in Ulster and who were either drivers or front seat passengers would appear not to have been wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Mr. Chris Patten

A provisional total of 24 drivers and seven front-seat passengers killed in Northern Ireland road accidents during 1984 would appear not to have been wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many rear seat passengers were killed in road traffic accidents in Ulster during 1984.

Mr. Chris Patten

The provisional total is 13.

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