HC Deb 29 April 1987 vol 115 cc148-9W
Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what circumstances he will prevent a local transport authority from imposing a speed limit when the proposal meets his own environmental and accident criteria.

Mr. Ancram

My right hon. and learned Friend never refuses consent for a speed limit if he is satisfied that the relevant criteria are fully met.

Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what weight he attaches to the recommendations of the relevant chief constable that a speed limit should be imposed upon a particular stretch of road.

Mr. Ancram

The chief constable's view is one of several factors which are taken into account when determining whether consent should be given to the imposition of a speed limit.

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