§ Sir Geoffrey PattieTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will clarify the time scale for the pilot scheme to introduce variable speed limits by using electronic sensors to monitor traffic flows and activate message signs on the south-west sector of the M25.
§ Mr. KeyI expect the M25 controlled motorways pilot scheme to be operational by Easter 1995, subject to the granting of type approval for the new system by the Home Office, and to the enforcement procedures with the police being in place. The pilot scheme will be assessed after the first 12 months of operation.