HC Deb 26 January 1953 vol 510 c645
22. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to recent decisions in the courts that the speed limit is not applicable to lorries when empty; and whether he will deal with this point when taking steps to bring the present regulations with regard to the speed of goods vehicles up to date, in the light of developments during recent years in their design and construction.

Mr. Braithwaite

The implications of the decisions referred to are being carefully studied, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement on the matter.

Mr. Janner

Does the Minister agree that, if the decisions are correct, the position is a very anomalous one, and must be taken in hand fairly quickly; and will he see that attention is given to the matter as speedily as possible?

Mr. Braithwaite

That is a point which is being carefully studied.