Dr. Tony WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will collect data on accident and injury figures with respect to inflatable bouncing devices. [85503]
§ Dr. HowellsData on accidents with respect to inflatable bouncing devices are collected under the DTI's Home Accident Surveillance System. This records information on home and leisure accidents resulting in patients attending Accident and Emergency Departments at a representative sample of hospitals throughout the country. The most recent data for these devices are:
National Estimate 1997 Home Leisure Bouncing castles 2,326 5,519 Other inflatable equipment 99 690