§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from cycling organisations concerning the figures given to the House on 11th July by the Minister of Sport in respect of accidents to cyclists; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe Cyclists' Touring Club has drawn attention to an error in the Minister of Sport's statement for which he has asked me to convey his apologies to the House. My hon. Friend said that cycling was the most dangerous method of road travel and that in 1973 there was 4,757 cyclist deaths. In fact, motorcycling is more dangerous than cycling. In 1973 336 cyclists were killed—96 of them children—and 4,421 seriously injured, 4,757 in all.