§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the criterion for road safety pedestrian provision that must be met, before approval is given to increase speed limits in the Greater London Council area.
§ Mr. SpeedThe number of pedestrians and facilities for them are important criteria for determining speed limits. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the advice about criteria which has been given to local authorities from 1969 onwards. If he wishes to make general suggestions as to how we can improve the consideration of these matters we shall be very pleased to consider them.
§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will request the GLC to make a survey on the number of people and the age groups who use Burntwood Lane, and Blackshaw Road, S.W.17, before any consideration is given to the GLC's proposals to increase the speed limits in these roads.
§ Mr. SpeedThe Greater London Council is the traffic authority for these roads. It has powers to change the speed limit without the consent of my right hon. and learned Friend. The hon. Member should therefore address his suggestion to the Greater London Council.