HC Deb 28 November 1988 vol 142 c156W
25. Mr. Franks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from the Institute of Advanced Motorists and others to review the speed limit on British motorways.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

We have received no recent formal representations from the Institute of Advanced Motorists or others to review motorway speed limits We keep in close touch with the Institute of Advanced Motorists and value its contributions to road safety.

The 70 mph national speed limit strikes the right balance between the need for safety and movement.