Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether instructions have been issued to chief constables that prosecutions for speeding offences in built-up areas should not be undertaken unless motorists are travelling in excess of 35 miles per hour; and whether effective action will be taken by police authorities to ensure the strict observance of the 30 miles per hour speed limit in built-up areas?
§ Mr. Colville:The answer to the first part of the Question is in the negative. With regard to the second part of the Question, it is for the Chief Constable of each district, subject to the cost being approved by the Police Authority and the Secretary of State, to decide upon the police action to be taken to ensure observance of the speed limits in his district.