HC Deb 31 October 1996 vol 284 cc244-5W
Mr. Beith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the number and proportion of fatal road accidents involving heavy lorries in the most recent year for which figures are available. [1498]

Mr. Bowis

In 1995, there were 530 reported fatal road accidents involving heavy goods vehicles, accounting for 16 per cent. of all fatal road accidents.