§ Mr. RAPERasked the Home Secretary if he can now see his way to give instructions for the speed limits on motor vehicles to be increased in view of the great improvements made in their braking capacity since the introduction of the speed regulations now in force?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI have been asked to answer this question. An alteration in the maximum speed for motor cars would require fresh legislation. The whole question of speed limits for motor vehicles generally is within the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee on the Taxation and Regulation of Road Vehicles, and I cannot anticipate their report or the legislation which may follow it.