HC Deb 26 March 1973 vol 853 cc233-4W
Mr. Roger White

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the percentage by which the wearing of crash helmets by motor cyclists involved in road accidents reduces the risk of serious injury or death.

Mr. Peyton

I estimate that the risk of serious injury is reduced by about 10 per cent. and the risk of death by about 40 per cent.

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