HC Deb 23 February 1998 vol 307 cc21-2W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many (i) fatalities and (ii) injuries of school children walking to and from school in Essex occurred in (a) residential areas and (b) rural areas, in the last year for which figures are available. [30311]

Ms Glenda Jackson

[holding answer 19 February 1998]: The information requested is shown in the table.

Number of school children killed or injured walking to and from school in rural and residential areas: Essex 1996
Road type Fatal Casualties injured
Rural 1 5
Residential 1 102