HC Deb 18 February 1998 vol 306 cc643-4W
Mr. Bradshaw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many(a) cyclists and (b) pedestrians have been (i) killed and (ii) seriously injured by motor vehicles in the last 12 months for which figures are available. [29377]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The information requested is shown in the following table.

Cyclist and pedestrian casualities in accidents involving motor vehicles: GB 1996
Casualties
Road user Fatal Serious All
Pedestrian 995 10,514 46,018
Pedal cyclist 186 3,260 23,340

Mr. Bradshaw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many pedestrians have been(a) killed and (b) seriously injured by cyclists in the last 12 months for which figures are available. [29376]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The information requested is show in the following table.

Number of pedestrian casualties in accidents involving a cycle: GB 1996
Casualties
Severity Number
Fatal 2
Serious 90
All 364