Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Kate Green (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 29 November 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Road Deaths and Injuries
- Question
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Campaigners will meet in my constituency this weekend to discuss how we can improve local road safety. There is growing support for 20 mph speed limits in residential areas. Why does the Department advise that safety has to be balanced against economic considerations and traffic flow, when there is no evidence of longer journey times in 20 mph areas?
- Answer
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I am always willing to look at the hon. Lady’s representations. It is important that we take a range of measures to improve safety. We have taken a range of measures, as have the companies that produce cars. There is no doubt that cars are much more responsive in their braking power than they were 30 years ago. We have made movements in the right direction. In some areas, 20 mph speed limits are right.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 554 c358
- Session
- 2012-13
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Death Accidents Injuries Roads
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