HC Deb 01 May 1963 vol 676 c115W
71. Mr. Ledger

asked the Minister of Transport what evidence he has now obtained on the benefits that would accrue from a re-application of the 50 miles-per-hour speed limit this summer.

Mr. Marples

In the last two years there was a reduction compared with 1959 of approximately 30 per cent, in fatal and serious casualties on the roads subject to the 50 m.p.h. limit. If the same limit were imposed on the same roads this year I should expect a similar benefit.