asked the Secretary of State for Transport if, in view of the pending review of the law concerning the temporary 50 mph and 60 mph speed limits, he has considered removing offences against those from the "totting-up" category; and if he will make a statement.

It would be impractical for the police and courts to distinguish between the treatment of offenders against the temporary 50 and 60 mph speed limits and other speed limits.

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what criteria would currently persuade him to recommend the imposition of a 30 mph speed limit.

There should be continuous development on both sides of the road and frequent junctions. The total fatal and injury accident rate in relation to the amount of traffic on the road should be four or more per million vehicle miles travelled in a three-year period. The speed within which 85 per cent, of cars are observed to travel, when the driver's choice of speed is not limited by other traffic, should not exceed 36 m.p.h.