HC Deb 06 December 1961 vol 650 cc168-9W
89. Mr. Cleaver

asked the Minister of Transport how many were killed or injured as a result of road accidents in the City of Birmingham during the first ten months of 1960 and 1961, respectively; and how many of these were old people.

Mr. Marples

During the first ten months of 1961, 4,259 people were killed or injured in road accidents in Birmingham. Of these, 444 were aged 60 or over. During the corresponding period in 1960, there were 3,706 casualties, of whom 433 were aged 60 or over.