§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many RUC officers died in road crashes in each year since 1980, on duty and off duty; and how many were wearing seat belts.
§ Mr. MatesThe information for 1980 to 1985 is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. Information for the years 1986 onwards is as follows:
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Seatbelt usage Year Killed On duty Off duty Not in use In use Not duty 1986 7 — 7 7 — — 1987 3 — 3 3 — — 1988 8 — 8 7 1 —
Seatbelt usage Year Killed On duty Off duty Not in use In use Not Known 1989 6 2 4 4 — 2 1990 4 1 3 2 1 1 1991 5 — 5 5 — — 19921 2 — 2 1 — 1 1 To 10 December.