Mr Burns: What consideration has been given to the implementation of schemes such as the ‘20’s Plenty’ campaign, introduced by the Scottish Parliament, for the provision of a 20 mph speed limit outside schools?

The Minister for Regional Development: I am aware of the ‘20’s Plenty’ scheme for advisory 20 mph limits and zones in Scotland. My officials have discussed its operation with Transport Scotland and with some local authorities.

However, experiences from there and elsewhere have shown that those more economical schemes are effective only when they have the support of the entire local community and when the roads on which signs are placed do not carry through-traffic.