HC Deb 26 June 1984 vol 62 c390W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many fatalities occurred on motorways in Wales in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

The number of fatalities occurring on motorways and A(M) roads in the past five years are as follows:

Number
1979 4
1980 7
1981 12
1982 6
1983 5

Notwithstanding these fatalities, motorways have the lowest fatality rate of all types of roads.