asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the total saving to the national economy of reducing the figures for road accident deaths by 1,000 and of serious injuries by 11,000 annually; if he will identify approximate sums relating to the main components in these figures; and if he will make a statement.

At least £61 million a year. Of this the saving to public services—medical, ambulance etc.—accounts for at least £3 million; lost output for £33 million; and pain, grief and deprivation for the remainder.