HC Deb 29 March 1920 vol 127 c859
58. Mr. RAPER

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that since the legislation which now governs the speed of motor cars was introduced the braking powers of motor vehicles has been improved 300 per cent.; and whether this justifies a demand for a revision of the speed limit regulations?

Sir E. GEDDES

The question of the speed limits imposed on motor vehicles is included in the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee on the Taxation and Regulation of Road Vehicles, and will be considered by them in the near future.

Mr. RAPER

When may we expect to receive that Report?

Sir E. GEDDES

They are just reporting, but they have a great many things to consider and the reports are coming in every day.

Mr. BILLING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is no speed limit in France and that less accidents happen there, and having regard to the desirability of increasing the speed of vehicular traffic he will be sympathetic towards abolishing the 20 miles an hour limit?

Sir E. GEDDES

I think I would rather wait and see what the Advisory Committee say.