HC Deb 05 March 1930 vol 236 cc434-5
71. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Transport how many applications for the imposition of a 10-mile speed limit were received during 1929; and how many applications await an answer?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

During the year 1929 only two applications for Regulations under Section 9 (1) of the Motor Car Act, 1903, were received. After inquiry, both were refused.

Sir W. BRASS

Is it a fact that the 10-mile limit is quite useless because it cannot be enforced?

Mr. MORRISON

That is possibly why they were both refused.

Mr. EDE

Will the hon. Gentleman answer the second part of the question?

Mr. MORRISON

So far as I know, there are no applications waiting.