§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether driving speeds have increased since he raised the national speed limits to 60 mph and 70 mph; and whether he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many accidents there have been in the last year involving vehicles carrying steel coil.
§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what investigation has been undertaken of the advantages of providing a simple cradle that could be fixed to lorries when transporting steel coil, in the interests of safety.
§ Mr. HoramNo special investigation of this possibility has been undertaken as adequate methods already exist for securing steel coils on vehicles.