§ Dr. TwinnTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on levels of road fatalities at the present time and in 1980.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyToo many people are dying in crashes and collisions. In 1980, a total of 229 people died on the roads in Northern Ireland compared with 181 in 1989 and a provisional figure of 73 in the first five months of 1990.
696WThese figures show an encouraging downward trend in road fatalities over the last 10 years. Much remains to be done if we are to achieve our target of a 30 per cent. reduction in fatalities by 31 October 1990.
The approaching summer months are frequently a time of high risk for road users. Sadly, children figure high amongst the victims. Looking forward to summer activities, drivers need to take extra care to ensure that our thoughtlessness does not lead to ruined holidays and wrecked lives.