§ 4. Sir John Mellorasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the representations made to him by or on behalf of the Warwickshire County Council, the Castle Bromwich Parish Council and others, he will now restore the speed limit on the length of trunk road at Castle Bromwich between the Birmingham city boundary and Hurst Lane.
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Barnes)No, Sir. I have given careful consideration to these representations, but I do not consider that a speed limit would be justified.
§ Sir J. MellorIn view of the very strong local feeling on this matter, will the Minister agree not to close his mind entirely on the subject and arrange for this stretch of road to be kept under close observation, especially having regard to 2 the very large number of people who have to cross the road to get from their homes to the shops, schools and cinemas?
§ Mr. BarnesI am happy to assure the hon. Member that my mind is never closed on this problem of speed limits, which has to be continually examined in the light of changing circumstances. I readily give him that undertaking.