§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many accidents involving personal injury or death occur annually on motorways; what proportion occurs in darkness; and what proportion is thought to be caused by inadequate lighting.
§ Mr. CarmichaelFollowing are the figures for the last three years:
PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS ON MOTORWAYS 1971–73, GREAT BRITAIN Year Number of accidents Proportion occurring in darkness Per cent. 1971 … … 2,134 39 1972 … … 2,717 39 1973 … … 2,891 39 No information is available on the number of accidents due to specific causes.