§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many people in the age groups(a) 0 to seven, (b) eight to 13 and (c) 14 to 18 years died as a result of fires in each of the last five years for which figures are available. [24560]
§ Dr. WhiteheadThe table shows the number of children who have died in fires attended by local authority fire brigades in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000 in the following age groups: 0–7, 8–13 and 14–18.
Age 0–7 8–13 14–18 1996 54 15 21 1997 49 10 28 1998 55 19 12 1999 36 7 10 20001 28 8 23 12000 data are estimated, and are subject to revision as later information from inquests and death certificates confirming cause of death is received
§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many people in the age groups(a) 0 to 7, (b) 8 to 13 and (c) 14 to 18 years died as a result of road crashes in each of the last five years for which figures are available. [24559]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe table shows the number of young people killed in road accidents.
Fatalities in road accidents: Great Britain Accident year Age of casualty 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 0 to 7 78 71 70 68 59 8 to 13 101 125 91 97 83 14 to 18 405 354 286 310 298