asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many motorcyclists have been killed or injured on rural roads in each of the years 2002 to 2007; and [HL1303]
How many motorcyclists have been killed or injured on roads in urban areas in each of the years 2002 to 2007. [HL1304]
The number of motorcycle casualties resulting from reported personal injury road accidents in urban and rural areas in Great Britain for 2002 to 2006 is shown in the table.
Urban area Rural area 2002 19,115 9,189 2003 18,715 9,674 2004 17,222 8,398 2005 16,463 8,351 2006 15,416 7,908
Data for 2007 will be available in summer 2008.