HC Deb 25 March 1980 vol 981 cc544-5W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Minister of Transport by how many the number of fatal accidents involving powered vehicles has increased since the introduction of the new lighting regulations in April 1972 during the hours of darkness.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I assume that my hon. Friend means "parked" rather than "powered" vehicles and have answered accordingly.

I regret, however, that the information requested is not available in the precise form requested. The following is available:

Parked vehicle involvements in fatal accidents in darkness (Great Britain)

Number
1971 137
1973 154
Increase 17 (12 per cent.)

More than two years information could be produced only at disproportionate cost.