§ Mr. SpellerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many injuries there have been from road accidents involving motor cycles; and at what cost of treatment, over the most recent period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe information is as follows:
Number of casualties in accidents involving motor cycles Great Britain: 1986 Killed Seriously injured Slightly injured All casualties 915 17,678 41,754 60,347 Of these, pedestrian casualties were: 119 1,360 2,909 4,388
Number of casualties among motor cycle users Great Britain: 1986 Killed Seriously injured Slightly injured All casualties 762 15,704 35,814 52,280 The estimated medical and ambulance costs of all accidents involving motor cycles were £42 million, out of a total of £150 million for road accident casualties, at 1986 prices; 406 of the pedestrian casualties were incurred al. zebra crossings.