§ Mr. LathamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will request a senior representative of the East Midland regional office to visit Essendine, Leicestershire, to observe traffic conditions there and advise them on the desirability of introducing a 40 mph speed limit on the A6121 road.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyA senior representative of the East Midlands regional office has already visited Essendine and given advice. It is still clear that a 40 mph speed limit would not contribute to road safety.