§ 16. Mr. Penhaligonasked the Minister of Transport what is the latest annual figure for road deaths and casualties, respectively, attributable to drunken driving; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeProvisional figures for 1979 indicate that 1 in 3 of drivers killed in road accidents had blood alcohol levels over the legal limit. In about 1 in 10 of all road accidents, including damage-only accidents, alcohol is considered to be a significant contributory cause.