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Fylde MP Michael Jack, said: "It's concerning that this information has come to light at a time that an extensive network of cameras have been installed.

"These statistics counter the objectives.

"However, we need a much more detailed breakdown before a proper analysis is made on whether speed cameras are working."

Total deaths and serious injuries across the country fell, as did child casualties and pedestrian injuries but the number of cyclists killed rose.

In Lancashire, the number of serious injuries increased slightly from 960 in 2004 to 967 last year and slight injuries increased from 6,789 to 6,970.

Objectives

The Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety Project was officially launched on 21st November 2001. In terms of the national rollout, Lancashire was permitted to utilise the funding provision of the Vehicle Crime Bill from 1 October 2001.

The main aims of the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety are to:

 Achieve the 2010 casualty reduction targets by 2005 (based on the 1994 98 baseline figure)