§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions after what length of time a death from injuries following a road traffic accident ceases to be recorded as a fatal accident; and if he will make a statement. [140603]
§ Mr. HillA road accident is recorded as fatal if any casualty in that accident dies within 30 days of the accident. This is in accordance with the definition which is widely used internationally.