A total of 75% of cycling fatalities in recent years have involved HGVs. The Minister referred to the negative effects of HGVs on our roads. It is important to highlight a number of statistics in respect of freight which illustrate its advantage. Rail vehicles produce approximately 80% less carbon dioxide than road vehicles. Heavy goods vehicles are responsible for approximately 59% to 69% of the full costs – including social and environmental costs – imposed on society. These costs include those relating to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, noise, congestion, accidents and death. A 40 ton, five axle lorry causes over 10,000 times more damage to road surfaces than the average car.