§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what representations has he received regarding the transport by road of dangerous freight; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many road accidents have taken place in each of the past five years in which at least one of the vehicles involved was carrying dangerous freight, what casualties were caused; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI have received several letters from members of the public, either direct or forwarded by hon. Members. On accident figures, I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Crewe and Nantwich (Mrs. Dunwoody) on 20 March at column397.
There were no fatalities, and three casualties caused by the goods being carried in the two years 1986–1988. While not complacent, I regard these figures as representing a good safety record.