HC Deb 08 April 1998 vol 310 cc297-8W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many pedestrians aged(a) 0 to 15, (b) 16 to 59 and (c) 60 years and above have been (i) killed and (ii) seriously injured in accidents involving (1) cars, (2) goods vehicles,

Mr. Caborn

The membership of the Task Force is currently being finalised. It will incorporate members with a range of backgrounds, including local authorities, the planning, architectural and development professions, interest groups and others with an interest in making the best use of previously developed land. The Task Force will be an advisory body, taking forward its objectives as set out in "Planning for the Communities of the Future". The role of the Government Offices for the Regions, SERPLAN and county structure plans, and the future role of Regional Development Agencies, will not be affected, although I hope that the work of the Task Force will assist these bodies in carrying out their responsibilities.