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Mr. Monro
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider giving priority to raising the temporary speed limit of 50 mph to 70 mph on roads like the A74 dual carriageway which link motorways.
Mr. Mulley
My intention is to restore the overall 70 mph limit on all-purpose roads as soon as the fuel situation permits. Any attempt in the interval to distinguish between roads would lead to confusion amongst drivers.