HC Deb 04 November 1965 vol 718 c248W
Sir A. Meyer

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will now publish an up-to-date report on the lessons to be learnt from the use of motorways with particular reference to the desirability of imposing a maximum speed limit and to the need for special precautions in foggy weather.

Mr. Tom Fraser

Experience in the use of motorways is continuously applied in the development of our motorway system; but techniques, both here and abroad, are still in a stage of evolution, and I think it would be premature to try to reach any firm conclusions at an early date.

The question of a maximum speed limit for motorways will be reviewed as traffic intensities increase. As regards precautions in fog, I have nothing to add to my reply to the hon. Member for Brentford and Chiswick (Mr. Dudley Smith) yesterday.

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