§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state in how many instances local authorities in Scotland have applied for powers to regulate the speed of motors cars in their districts; and will he state whether he would favour local authorities being empowered to limit speed in their districts without appeal to the Scottish Office.
§ MR. SINCLAIREighty-four applications have been received from local authorities. As regards the second part of my hon. friend's Question, I cannot anticipate the decision which His Majesty's Government may reach when an opportunity for legislation occurs.
§ MR. SINCLAIRI will inquire.