Written question asked by Douglas French (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 November 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 25 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What measures are being taken to reduce road accidents. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. French: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures are being taken to reduce road accidents. [4022] Mr. Bowis: Since the early 1980s we reduced road deaths by 35 per cent. and serious road injuries by 39 per cent. We are promoting a variety of measures to reduce accidents further, such as red light and speed enforcement cameras, 20 mph zones and speed reducing road engineering measures. Alongside these we have major publicity campaign on drink-driving and inappropriate speed.

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