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Written question asked by Lord Vinson (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 1998.


Hayman, Baroness

Question
How many deaths and serious injuries they expect, on the basis of research by the Road Research Laboratory and other, would be saved each year by: (a) the adoption in the United Kingdom of European Central time; and (b) the proposed reduction of the blood alcohol limit for drivers from 80mg/ml to 50mg/ml. [HL 831]. - Includes estimated figure.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 831; 587 c16-7WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Death Accidents Blood alcohol levels Driving under influence Safety measures Roads Summertime Time zones
Contains statistics
Yes