HC Deb 28 March 1979 vol 965 cc216-7W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the number of fatalities and serious injuries suffered by motor cyclists in the last 12-month period available, compared with the preceding three 12 month periods.

Mr. Horam

The following is the latest available information:

MOTOR CYCLIST CASUALTIES:
1975–1978 GREAT BRITAIN
Number killed Number seriously injured
1975 838 15,775
1976 990 18,861
1977 1,182 20,322
January-September:
1977 887 14,884
1978* 870 15,100
Percentage change 1978 on
1977 -2 +1
* Estimated from incomplete information, subject to revision.

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