§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what circumstances he will prevent a local transport authority from imposing a speed limit when the proposal meets his own environmental and accident criteria.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. and learned Friend never refuses consent for a speed limit if he is satisfied that the relevant criteria are fully met.
§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what weight he attaches to the recommendations of the relevant chief constable that a speed limit should be imposed upon a particular stretch of road.
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§ Mr. AncramThe chief constable's view is one of several factors which are taken into account when determining whether consent should be given to the imposition of a speed limit.