§ 18. Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage change he predicts for road traffic volumes by 2010. [152288]
§ Mr. JamiesonRoad traffic is forecast to grow by between 20 per cent. and 25 per cent. in England between 2000 and 2010.
§ 19. Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the factors other than speed which contribute to road traffic accidents. [152289]
§ Mr. JamiesonContributory factors are assessed in a wide range of research projects including in-depth studies of particular accident types, on-the-spot accident investigation, and driver behaviour has been shown to be the key factor. A pilot scheme for assessment of contributory factors in road accidents has been used by some police forces alongside the national road casualty statistics reporting system since 1999.