HC Deb 03 February 1987 vol 109 c576W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report the total number of cyclists (a) killed in road accidents and (b) injured in road accidents in Wales in 1985.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The information requested is as follows:

Wales 1985
Class of road user Severity of casualty
Killed Injured
Pedal cyclists 6 827
Mopeds 1 345
Motor scooters 121
Motor cycles1 36 1,674
1 Includes motorcycle combinations.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report the number of child pedestrians who were (a) killed and (b) injured on their way to or from school in Wales in 1985.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

During 1985 there were five child pedestrians aged 16 or under killed, and 288 injured on their way to or from school in Wales.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report the number of children aged 16 years or under who were (a) killed and (b) injured while riding pedal cycles in Wales in 1985.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

During 1985, one child aged 16 years or under was killed and 455 were injured while riding pedal cycles in Wales.

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