HC Deb 28 March 1973 vol 853 c315W
46. Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many accidents occurred on the Ml during 1972.

Mr. Speed

There were 808 accidents involving personal injury.

Rear-Admiral Morgan-Giles

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the latest statistics regarding traffic accidents on motorways compared with standard trunk roads.

Mr. Peyton

Figures for standard trunk roads are not available, but it is estimated that in 1972 the injury accident rates per thousand million vehicle miles for motorways and rural "A" roads were 310 and 970 respectively.