Minister declines request to tell councils to lower speed limits outside schools

Councils currently have powers that allow them to set discretionary speed limits outside schools, but MPs argued that more widespread measures be taken. (PA/Ben Birchall) - (PA Archive)

A minister has rejected calls for the Government to tell councils in England to lower speed limits outside schools to 20mph.

Roads minister Lilian Greenwood said councils already have the power to change speed restrictions outside schools in response to a plea from an MP following the death of a schoolboy in Cheshire who was hit by a car.