To ask Her Majesty's Government how many alcohol-related deaths occurred on United Kingdom roads in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2007 and 2008. [HL4063]

The estimated number of fatalities resulting from drink-drive accidents that occurred on Great Britain’s roads in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2007 are given in the table:

(1) Figures rounded to nearest 10

(P) = provisional data

Estimates for 2007 are provisional as they are based on a reduced sample of coroners’ returns which may not be representative.

Final estimates for 2007 and provisional estimates for 2008 will be published in August 2009.