HC Deb 11 November 1975 vol 899 c673W
Mr. Michael Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to introduce a 40 mph speed limit for mopeds.

Dr. Gilbert

A special speed limit for mopeds would be difficult to enforce, but I am considering amending the definition of a moped, for driver licensing purposes, to incorporate a maximum designed speed.

Mr. Michael Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce proposals to lower the age for moped licences to 15 years of age.

Dr. Gilbert

No. Casualty rates among young riders of two-wheeled motor vehicles are high and rising.