§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what correlation has been established, following the imposition of speed limits, between the speed of traffic and road accidents; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyExperience over many years is that where a speed limit results in lower speeds, accidents decrease. In practice the optimum road safety effect is achieved by setting speed limits at a realistic level.