HC Deb 25 February 1957 vol 565 cc126-7W
89. Mrs. Mann

asked the Minister of Health the number of deaths from accidents in the home in England and Wales during 1954, 1955, and 1956; and the number of deaths from accidents on the roads during the same period.

Mr. Vosper

The number of deaths registered in England and Wales from accidents in the home and residential institutions was 6,617 in 1954 and 6,651 in 1955. The corresponding numbers for road vehicle accidents were 4,705 and 5,055. Comparable figures for 1956 are not yet available.