Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Monday, 5 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will estimate the pedestrian fatality reduction potential of the Phase One tests in the draft negotiated agreement as a percentage of the potential in the EEVC Working Group 17; and what assessment he has made of the ability of the draft negotiated agreement to meet the level of protection in the harmonisation process required by the Treaty of European Union. - Inc figures.

Answer: Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will estimate the pedestrian fatality reduction potential of the Phase 1 tests in the draft negotiated agreement as a percentage of the potential in the EEVC Working Group 17; and what assessment he has made of the ability of the draft negotiated agreement to meet the level of protection in the harmonisation process required by the Treaty of European Union. [13390] Mr. Jamieson: It is estimated that Phase 1 would deliver a benefit of around 25 per cent. for fatal injuries and 60 per cent. for serious injuries, relative to the Phase 2 levels associated with the EEVC WG 17 requirements. The negotiated agreement is likely to start delivering two years earlier than a directive, which would itself be likely to be phased.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c613W; 13390
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Death Accidents Cars Design EU action Motor vehicles Protection Pedestrians Safety Roads Testing
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk