HC Deb 10 February 1986 vol 91 cc314-5W
Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many motorists' deaths occurred on the M1, M6 and M3 between June 1984 and June 1985.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Following is the information:

Deaths on motorways M1, M3 and M6 July 1984 to June 1985
M1 M3 M6
Pedestrians* 6 2 1
Motor cyclists 3 0 2
Car occupants 24 4 27
Light goods vehicle occupants 4 1 3
Heavy goods vehicle occupants 5 0 5
TOTAL 42 7 38

* Includes drivers or passengers of motor vehicles who had left their vehicle and who were standing or walking when hit by a vehicle.