HC Deb 16 November 1936 vol 317 c1337W
Brigadier-General MAKINS

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the handicap imposed on business enterprise in this country owing to the existence of a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit to heavy motor vehicles; and whether, in view of the far greater speed permitted in Germany and other European countries, he will consider introducing amending legislation at an early date to permit greater speed for heavy goods vehicles conforming to satisfactory standards in respect of brakes, tyres, and springing?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Parliament, with full facts before it, reached its decision in 1934 as to the speed of these vehicles.