HC Deb 20 March 1975 vol 888 cc508-9W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many drivers of invalid tricycles have died following injuries sustained in accidents involving these vehicles in Great Britain in 1973, 1974 and so far in 1975.

Mr. Alfred Morris:

The numbers of reported incidents involving deaths of three-wheeler drivers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are as follows:

Year ended 30th September 1973 5
Year ended 30th September 1974 4
1st October 1974 to date 5

As regards Scotland, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland on 6th November 1974 to the hon. Member for Dumfries (Mr. Monro) for the years ended 30th September 1973 and 1974, respectively. —[Vol. 880, c.111–112.]

Since then one further death has been reported.

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