HC Deb 15 November 1933 vol 281 cc917-8
44. Mr. WHITE

asked the Minister of Transport if it is his intention to introduce legislation to reimpose a speed limit on private motorists?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Oliver Stanley)

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on the subject of speed limits on the 9th November to the hon. Member for Bermondsey West (Dr. Salter), of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

Could the Minister arrange with the Home Secretary to instruct the police to give more attention to vehicles that are in motion and less to those that are at rest?

Viscountess ASTOR

Would it not be better to have a temperance test for drivers?

48. Colonel GOODMAN (for Mr. LOVAT-FRASER)

asked the Minister of Transport if, in view of the increasing number of accidents arising from excessive speed, particularly on modern arterial roads, he will consider the introduction of legislation to prohibit the licensing of a motor vehicle for use on a public highway capable of travelling beyond an agreed maximum speed?

Mr. STANLEY

Apart from any other consideration, there are many technical objections to my hon. Friend's suggestion, which would make it impracticable.