HC Deb 30 November 1998 vol 321 c49W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to be able to release highway authorities from the requirement to seek his Department's approval prior to introducing 20 mph limits on roads for which they have responsibility. [60933]

Ms Glenda Jackson

I shall be introducing secondary legislation shortly in order to remove the consent requirement. I expect the new system to be in operation in the new year.