§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for War how many Army lorry drivers have been killed during the last 12 months; how many Army personnel and civilians have been killed by Army lorry drivers during the same period; and what is the estimated total cost to his Department of compensation, property and vehicles as a result of these deaths and accidents.
§ Mr. ProfumoTen Army lorry drivers were killed in the United Kingdom in the twelve months of 1962.
In the same period thirty-two other troops and civilians were killed in accidents involving Army lorries in this country. I cannot estimate the cost to my Department of compensation or of damage done to property and vehicles resulting from these deaths and accidents since in many cases claims have either not yet been formulated, or are still being considered or are sub judice.
I regret that similar information for deaths and accidents occurring in Commands overseas is not readily available but I will write to the hon. Gentleman when I have obtained it.