48. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Transport whether she will now revise the speed limits in built-up areas by raising the 30 miles per hour 392 limit to 35 miles per hour or 40 miles per hour in suitable conditions, and the 40 miles per hour limit to 50 miles per hour on dual carriageways, so as to make such limits more consonant with present conditions.
§ Mr. John MorrisNo, Sir. I doubt if this would help to reduce accidents.
Mr. Gresham CookeIf the hon. Gentleman will drive strictly at 30 m.p.h. in the London area and other big conurbations, he will find that 90 per cent. of the other traffic will pass him at 35 to 40 m.p.h. and that he himself will be regarded as a nuisance on the road if he goes at 30. Should not these things be brought into line with reality?
§ Mr. MorrisI frequently drive in London traffic. I would remind the hon. Gentleman that a major special review was carried out between 1960 and 1964 resulting in the removal or raising of speed limits over a considerable mileage. Speed limits are under constant review as a matter of normal routine.
§ Mr. RankinWill my hon. Friend tell me how he can abolish speed limits which are not kept?