Big Conference on Speed L im it?

23rd December 1955, Page 34

23rd December 1955

Page 34

Page 34, 23rd December 1955 — Big Conference on Speed L im it?

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Ily a Special Correspondent Ily a Special Correspondent

IUNDERSTAND that the Minister 1 of Transport is willing to consider holding a joint conference of repre

sentatives of employers, Government departments, trade unions and other organizations to settle the vexed ques,

lion of the 20 m.p.h. limit for heavy

vehicles. . Since the employers and employees reached deadlock earlier this year. dis; cussions. have been proceeding between

operators and the Minister. His statement in the House of Commons (see

this page) may be taken as a firm indication that he is seriously considering using his powers to increase the speed limit if agreement cannot be reached within the industry.