§ Mr. Galleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what safety improvements he anticipates will result from the national motorways safety campaign being mounted by the police from 17 to 27 July.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyI congratulate the police on this useful and positive initiative. The campaign focuses on three themes—keeping a safe distance, driving at a safe speed, and good lane discipline. More drivers need to be aware of the importance of these aspects of safe motorway driving. British motorways are amongst the safest roads in the world. There are around 40 per cent. fewer deaths per vehicle mile than French or West German motorways, or interstate highways in the USA. We must continue to do all we can to encourage improved driving standards.