HC Deb 10 February 1994 vol 237 cc420-1W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health who is responsible for liaison with the Department of Transport in respect of the implications of road traffic accidents on health policy; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

A task force, which comprises representatives of 11 Government Departments, including the Departments of Health and of Transport, has been established to advise on the achievement of the targets for reductions in accidents set in the "Health of the Nation" White Paper. It has set two main objectives: the identification of outstanding research needs for the prevention of accidents and the improvement of the range and compatibility of information collected on the cause, severity and consequences of accidental injuries. A progress report will be issued later this year.