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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 October 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 October 2011. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 October 2011 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Accidents

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will visit an accident and emergency department to discuss with medical staff the extent of injuries caused in crashes involving vehicles driven at speed.
Answer

I am well aware of the extent of injuries that can occur. The Department for Transport is committed to a raft of measures to improve road safety, which are set out in the framework published in May 2011: our vision is to ensure that Britain remains a world leader on road safety.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
533 c1065W; 75874
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Accidents Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk