HC Deb 14 May 1998 vol 312 cc156-7W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Mr. Stunell), of 11 February 1998,Official Report, column 228, when he expects to (a) publish and (b) implement secondary legislation in respect of 20 mph speed limits. [42111]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Consultation on the details of a new system for making 20 mph speed limits was launched on 12 May. Copies of the paper detailing and seeking comments on the proposal have been placed in the Library of the House. Subject to the views of consultees, we will bring forward secondary legislation as soon as possible.