§ 14. Mr. R. Harrisasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is yet in a position to say if it is intended to introduce a 40 miles-per-hour speed limit on the Great West Road.
§ Mr. WatkinsonNo, Sir. Until I have decided whether or not to accept in principle the recommendation of the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee to introduce a 40 m.p.h. speed limit on some roads, it would plainly be premature for me to express any view on particular lengths. In any case I would 2128 first wish to have the views of the local authorities concerned.
§ Mr. HarrisWill the Minister bear in mind that a few weeks ago there was an accident on the Great West Road in which seven cars were involved; that a few days later there was another accident in which fifteen cars were involved; and that accidents occur simply because cars are allowed to "belt" along at almost any speed? Can the Minister tell the House whether he is likely to make a decision in principle in the near future or whether he is willing to accept this Report?
§ Mr. WatkinsonYes, Sir, I hope to do so very soon after Easter.