§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the total economic estimated cost of road accidents, inclusive of economic costs, attributable to personal injuries sustained in the course of such accidents, for the last 12 months to the latest date available; what are the corresponding costs for railway accidents; and what were the corresponding costs for the calendar years 1960, 1970, 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. HoramThe information requested is as follows:
alternative to taking out an insurance policy. As regards the level of deposit which is required under Section 144(1) of the Act, I confirm that it is the intention to propose a substantial increase in the present level of £15,000 when a suitable opportunity for legislation next arises, but I do not wish to be committed to a particular figure at this stage.