HC Deb 20 February 1957 vol 565 cc407-8
27. Mr. Lipton

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many local authorities in the London area have agreed to the proposed increase of the speed limit to 40 miles an hour.

Mr. Nugent

Forty-nine local authorities in the London Traffic Area have agreed to the proposal to introduce a speed limit of 40 m.p.h. on certain roads in their areas.

Mr. Lipton

Will the hon. Gentleman say how many local authorities have not supported this proposal?

Mr. Nugent

I can help the hon. Member to this extent, that 67 local authorities were consulted and 49 have responded in this way.

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