HC Deb 15 May 1963 vol 677 cc151-2W
49. Mr. D. Foot

asked the Minister of Transport how many representations he has received in favour of a 40 miles per hour speed limit on the London—Great Yarmouth trunk road, A.12, between Ipswich and Martlesham; whether he will reconsider his decision not to impose such a speed limit; and whether he has now decided to institute physical improvements and the regulation of traffic entering and emerging from the side roads in order to make a contribution to safety.

Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallett

In the last two years my right hon. Friend has received representations from six sources. He has reviewed the matter, but still considers that it would he inappropriate to impose a 40 m.p.h. speed limit on this length of road. We are proposing to carry out improvements to a number of junctions to reduce the dangers to traffic turning into and out of the side roads.