HC Deb 01 December 1976 vol 921 cc172-3W
41. Mr. Hurd

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will review the criteria used by his Department for authorising new proposals for speed limits in built up areas.

Mr. Horam

We have no reason to believe that the present criteria do not serve the best interests of road safety, but we shall keep them under general review.

55. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he is proposing to standardise and reduce the number of speed limits.

Mr. Horam

My right hon. Friend is reviewing the 50 and 60 mph speed limits, and in doing so shall consider whether the present range of national limits should be reduced. We would be glad to consider any representations about this that the hon. Gentleman may wish to make to me.