§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many deaths have occurred on adventure holidays in the past five years. [69772]
§ Mr. JamiesonBased on information provided by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority there have been 31 fatalities (which includes adults) during organised adventure activity holidays since 1997. Of the three deaths at licensed centres, one involved a pre-existing condition and two involved instructors. This figure includes fatalities to UK residents participating in overseas adventure activity holidays that were organised through UK providers as set out in the table.
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