§ 31. Mr. McLarenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will end the temporary speed limit of 50 miles per hour on motorways.
§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will take immediate steps to reintroduce the 70 mph limit on motorways.
§ Mr. MulleyI and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy have this matter under review.
§ Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has sought or received from the police with regard to the abandonment of the 50 mph speed restriction on motorways.
§ Mr. MulleyI have sought their views on a proposal that when the fuel situation permits the 70 mph limit should be restored.