§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the safety of the A38 at Staker Lane, Derby, during the construction of the access road at this point.
§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now order the imposition of a permanent 40 mph speed limit on the A38 road between Pastures Hill and Staker Lane, Derby.
§ Mr. SpeedA speed limit of 40 mph is not warranted on this length of A38, but an application submitted by Derby County Council for a 50 mph speed limit between Pastures Hill and the borough boundary is under consideration. Traffic conditions on the stretch between the borough boundary and Staker Lane are affected by the construction of the Mickle-over bypass.