HC Deb 02 December 1985 vol 88 c109W
43. Mr. Watts

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the safety record of coaches in the United Kingdom; and on the recent trend revealed by the relevant accident figures.

Mr. Ridley

The most recent accident involvement rates are shown below:

Bus and coach vehicle involvement rate per 100 million vehicle kilometers: 1982–84 Great Britain
Rate per 100 million vehicle kilometres
1982 430
1983 412
1984 400

The accident report form does not differentiate between buses and coaches.