§ 8. Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Transport if, in his reconsideration of speed limits, he will consider imposing higher limits on uphill sections of road in built-up areas than on the same sections of road downhill.
Mr. Bob BrownNo, Sir: this could introduce too many changes in the level of speed limit within any one built up area.
§ Sir R. RussellDoes not the Minister agree that cars going uphill pull up much more quickly than cars going downhill? As that is generally understood, it would not be difficult to differentiate between one direction and another.
Mr. BrownI do not disagree with the hon. Gentleman's suggestion, but a speed limit should be applied over a fairly lengthy section of road and not short stretches.