HC Deb 01 December 1992 vol 215 cc94-5W
Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the changes he has announced on speed limits to be in operation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

[holding answer 30 November 1992]: A draft order was laid before the House on 23 November, seeking to remove the requirement for local authorities to obtain the Department's consent before establishing a speed limit on a principal road. This is subject to affirmative resolution of both Houses but I hope to be in a position to make the order by January 1993.