§ Mr. Boxasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents involving one or more vehicles over 30 cwt. resulted in fatal injuries and serious injuries, respectively, in 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962.
§ Mr. MarplesThe number of accidents is not readily available. However, for years later than 1959 the numbers of goods vehicles involved in fatal accidents and in serious accidents were as follows:
NUMBERS OF GOODS VEHICLES OF OVER 30 CWT. UNLADEN WEIGHT INVOLVED IN FATAL AND SERIOUS ACCIDENTS IN I960, 1961 AND 1962 Number of vehicles involved — Fatal accidents Serious accidents Fatal and serious accidents 1960 1,568 8,751 10,319 1961 1,472 8,340 9,812 1962 1,371 8,100 9,471