§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much more the Isle of Wight county council would receive in grant if the island had a universal speed limit of(a) 30 mph, (b) 40 mph and (c) 50 mph.
§ Mr. ChopeIt is estimated that(a) and (b) would increase revenue support grant by about £1 million, and that (c) would decrease grant by about £1 million. Criteria for determining appropriate speed limits are set out in circulars (roads) Nos 1/80 and 4/83.