Road Safety in North Wales

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 2:09 pm on 6 June 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:09, 6 June 2018

It's absolutely vital that residents, under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, are consulted on matters that relate to their safety and well-being, and that includes, of course, speed limits within their communities. This Welsh Government is supportive of the implementation of 20 mph zones and, where appropriate, the reduction of speed limits from 30 mph to 20 mph, for example, outside of schools. Now, I am aware of the area that the Member refers to. I am aware of the variation in speed limits within a very close proximity. I'll take the matter up with the local authority, because it was not our responsibility, it was the local authority's responsibility, to take this work forward. I'll report back to the Member with an explanation from the local authority of why that particular decision was made and to review whether there will be a further analysis of speed limits within the area in the coming months.