§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he is satisfied with the working of the 60 miles per hour speed limit on the A45; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what study has been made of the accident pattern on the A45 since the 60 miles per hour speed limit was introduced.
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§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsA study was carried out by the University of Birmingham in 1969. Since then traffic flows have been affected by the opening of the M6 motorway. A further study is therefore being carried out by Warwickshire County Council which is expected to be completed by January, 1973. My Department's Road Safety Unit are also examining the accident data. Until these studies are completed, I cannot assess the present value of the 60 m.p.h. limit, but I will write to the hon. Gentleman as soon as this further information is available.