§ 52. Mr. Leachasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the traffic experience of Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America, since the introduction in that city of a strictly enforced speed limit of 25 miles per hour, which has resulted in a remarkable drop in the fatality rate; and whether he will consider taking similar measures in this country?
Captain HudsonI have seen an account of this experiment. I am not aware whether a speed limit was previously imposed in Providence, but I do not think that a reduction of the present speed limit of 30 miles per hour in this country in built-up areas to 25 miles per hour would have similar results.
§ Mr. LeachIf the hon. and gallant Gentleman is not willing to take this step, which has had such good results in Providence, can he say whether a single effective measure has been taken by his Department up till now to reduce this English slaughter on the roads?