HC Deb 28 June 1982 vol 26 c213W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many deaths by accident have been recorded on farms in Wales during 1982; what were the corresponding figures for the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Complete figures for 1982 are not available. Figures for the number of deaths by accident—including those from disease—for each of the 10 years, 1972 to 1981, are as follows:

Number
1972 17
1973 13
1974 20
1975 13
1976 18
1977 17
1978 10
1979 11
1980 13
1981 7

Four accidental deaths are so far recorded in agriculture in Wales in 1982.