§ 62. Mr. William Priceasked the Minister of Transport whether he will now make permanent the 60 miles per hour speed limit on the A.45 between Thurlaston roundabout and the Birmingham boundary.
Mr. Bob BrownThe Department's Road Safety Unit at Kenilworth has made a detailed study of accidents on this section of A.45 since the limit was introduced in October 1967. The limit was associated with a series of other safety measures. Accidents and casualties have been substantially reduced. It is not possible to measure the contribution of the limit but there are indications that it has helped. The road meets the revised criteria for a 60 limit and my right hon. Friend has decided that it should remain in force.