HC Deb 17 November 2003 vol 413 cc639-40W
Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many people have died while cycling in London in each of the past 10 years. [138667]

Mr. McNulty

The following table shows the number of pedal cyclists killed in road accidents in Greater London in each of the last 10 years.

Pedal cyclists killed in road accidents in Greater London
Number
2002 20
2001 21
2000 14
1999 10
1998 12
1997 12

Pedal cyclists killed in road accidents in Greater London
Number
1996 20
1995 15
1994 15
1993 18
Total 157

Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to promote safety guidance aimed at young cyclists; and if he will make a statement. [139438]

Mr. McNulty

We have produced a large body of material on cycle safety aimed at younger children promoting the use of cycle helmets as well as other cycle safety messages such as conspicuousness and training. We have also developed a Cycle Sense campaign aimed at teenagers that was launched on 21 May this year. The campaign encourages teenagers to wear cycle helmets and consists of posters and a new Cycle Sense website.