§ Earl Peelasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they plan to take to investigate the adverse effects on residents, visitors and livestock from speeding by motorcyclists in the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. [HL2934]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Whitty)Both the National Park authorities referred to are aware that there are problems on some roads in the National Parks. However, it is the local highway authority that is solely responsible for setting speed limits on its roads, in this case North Yorkshire County Council, while enforcement of the limit is a matter for the police. Both the National Park authorities are liaising closely with the police and the highway authority to investigate the issues and identify possible solutions.