§ 31. Mrs. COPELANDasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that several roads leading to the city of Stoke-on-Trent have been restricted to 30 miles per hour, even though there are no lamps or houses on either side of these roads; and, in view of the inconvenience and loss of time caused to people in the neighbourhood who have business in the city, will he take steps to get these road de-restricted?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Captain Austin Hudson)I have already received representations in respect of the application of the 30-miles-an-hour speed limit to certain roads leading to Stoke-on-Trent, and am in communication with the city council on the matter. If my hon. Friend will give me particulars of the roads she has in mind, I will cause further inquiries to be made.
§ Sir W. BRASSIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the Act never intended that the roads mentioned in this question should be restricted, and will he inform the local authorities on that point?
§ Captain HUDSONWe are in communication with the council of Stoke-on-Trent on the matter.