§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when the speed limits for motor coaches travelling on motorways were last reviewed;
(2) pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Hazel Grove on 23 November, Official Report, c. 468, if, in view of the lower speed limits applying to motor coaches on motorways in the other member states of the European Community, he will review the speed limits applying in the United Kingdom.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe 70 mph limit for buses and coaches on motorways was last reviewed in 1968–69. As I told my hon. Friend on 25 November last, I am satisfied that this speed is appropriate though I am continuing to keep under review the question of any violations of the limit. Member states are free to set their own legal speed limits and do so taking into account their own road Conditions and enforcement arrangements.—[Vol. 32; c.556.]