§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been killed in road accidents in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; how many road accident deaths in Northern Ireland have been associated with excess alcohol consumption; how many due solely to exceeding the speed limit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe information requested is as follows:
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Total killed in road accidents 236 214 178 181 185 Alcohol-associated road deaths1 48 48 27 41 53 Road deaths due to excessive speed2 52 63 51 53 35 1 These figures include both drivers and pedestrians killed with alcohol in their blood. 2 It is not possible to say how many road deaths in Northern Ireland were due solely to exceeding the speed limit, the figures given refer to deaths caused by excessive speed for the road traffic or weather conditions.