Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the President of the Local Government Board how many applications for speed limits (under section 9 of the Motor Act, 1903) have been received during the years 1905, 882W 1906, 1907, and 1908, and up to 31st March,. 1909; and how many have been granted?
§ Mr. BURNSThe following table gives particulars as to the number of cases in which applications were made to the Local Government Board under section 9 of the Motor-Gar Act, 1903, and in which Orders were granted or promised in each of the years referred to:—
Year Number received. Number granted or promised 1905 … 5 — 1906 … 4 3 1907 … 25 5 1908 … 48 12 1909 … 13 19 Total … 95 39 During this period five applications have been refused and 12 have been withdrawn or are in abeyance. There are 41 cases in which correspondence is still proceeding.