§ 15. Mr. Fisherasked the Minister of Transport if he will now relax the 30 miles-per-hour speed limit for light commercial vehicles.
§ Mr. MarplesWhen this proposal was considered last year objections were raised to raising the limit for light commercial vehicles only. I am keeping the general question of vehicle speed limits under review.
§ Mr. FisherWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that there is a considerable difference between a heavy lorry and a light commercial vehicle which might suitably be reflected in a similar difference in the speed limit?
§ Mr. MarplesI will. The question of speed limits for all goods vehicles, as well as for public service passenger vehicles, is under consideration.
§ Mr. MellishWill the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that before any decision is taken in this matter the trade unions involved will be consulted, because they have an interest in the personnel who drive these vehicles?
§ Mr. MarplesCertainly. We have already been in touch with them on other matters, and we shall be in touch with them on this.
Mr. Gresham CookeWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the light van is built on a car chassis and is therefore the same as a car?
§ Mr. MarplesYes.
§ Mr. MackieIs it not a fact that if one puts a seat in a light van, one can then drive at the speeds permitted to a motor car?