20 mph Speed Limit Impact on Road Users 2024-05-08

2024-05-08

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Q1 Partial Answer
Luke Evans Con
Hinckley and Bosworth
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The MP is concerned about the impact of a 20 mph speed limit on residential roads and pedestrian streets in Wales.
What recent discussions have there been with the Welsh Government on the impact of the 20 mph speed limit on road users?
Before I do so, Mr Speaker, may I fully support your ruling and send my deepest condolences to the relatives of all those who have died in prison? May I make it absolutely clear that we are supportive of a 20 mph speed limit in certain areas, such as outside schools, hospitals, old people's homes or anywhere where there are vulnerable pedestrians? But the blanket 20 mph speed limit has had a detrimental effect on road users, users of public transport and businesses across Wales.
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Q2 Direct Answer
Bob Blackman Con
Harrow East
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The MP is inquiring about the cost implications for the Welsh economy due to a blanket 20 mph speed limit.
Has there been any detail provided regarding the cost to the Welsh economy and implementation costs associated with this policy?
My understanding is that the vast majority of 30 mph roads are now 20 mph. I have seen a figure suggesting that it is around 96%. The Welsh Government's own impact assessment suggested that this would cause a £4.5 billion hit to the Welsh economy and taxpayers have had to pay £30 million for 20 mph road signs.
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Q3 Partial Answer
Luke Evans Con
Hinckley and Bosworth
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The MP is concerned about the cost to unwind the changes made by the Welsh Government regarding a blanket speed limit.
What conversations have been held with the Welsh Government to prevent similar policies in the future?
We certainly do not want policies such as this. There is an anti-motorist agenda with the Welsh Labour Government that includes not only 20 mph speed limits, but legislation bringing in tolls on the M4 and a ban on any major new road projects being built.
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Q4 Partial Answer
Jim Shannon DUP
Strangford
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The MP is seeking a lesson to be learned by other governments regarding public acceptance of policies.
What lessons can be drawn from the decision in Wales concerning the 20 mph speed limit?
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. He raises a very good point, because this was clearly done against the wishes of almost half a million people—a record number—who signed a petition on this matter. The most recent announcement by the Welsh Government raises the possibility of their doing a screeching U-turn on the policy.
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Q5 Partial Answer
Jo Stevens Lab
Cardiff East
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The MP is addressing the Minister regarding support for a mother whose child was hit by a car due to speed limits.
Does the Secretary of State agree with her intervention representing an important endorsement of the Welsh Labour Government's policy?
I, too, acknowledge the 25th anniversary of devolution. We were promised that it would deliver better schools, hospitals and public standards. What we actually have are the longest waiting lists and the worst educational standards in the United Kingdom, and a First Minister who is willing to take a £200,000 donation from a twice-convicted criminal.
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Q6 Partial Answer
Jo Stevens Lab
Cardiff East
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The MP is challenging the Secretary of State regarding public sentiment towards divisive politics in Wales.
Is it true that the Welsh public dislike divisive politics and do not like Wales being talked down by the Tories?
I remind the hon. Lady that we just got more votes than the Labour party in my constituency of Monmouth in the police and crime commissioner elections. What people in Wales want is public services, waiting lists and education standards that match what is being delivered by this Conservative Government in England, and standards in public life that reflect what we expect from Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
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