§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents on the roads, and what percentage of them, where due to the person responsible being under the influence of drink, whether driver, cyclist, or pedestrian, in 1956, 1957, and 1958, respectively.
§ Mr. MarplesIn 1956, 1957 and 1958 road accidents resulting in personal injury numbered 216,172, 218,653 and 237,265 respectively. In 0.cent., 0.91 per cent. and 0.79 per cent. respectively the influence of drink or a drug was reported as a contributory— not necessarily the only—factor. In addition to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, passengers are included.