§ Mr. HigginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what criteria were used in deciding to impose a 50 mph speed limit on the latest major A20 road improvements; and what discussions he has had with the police regarding the resources necessary to enforce this.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe first two kilometres of the recently completed improvement to the A20 Sidcup bypass have a speed limit of 70 mph. The 50 mph speed limit on the urban section of the bypass was imposed to increase safety through the interchanges at Crittal's corner and Frognall corner and to reduce the speed of traffic approaching the sharp bend at Kemnal corner which has a speed limit of 40 mph.
Discussions were held with the police before the speed limits were imposed. I understand that they have the necessary resources to enforce them.