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The speed limit in Jersey's Green Lanes should stay at 15mph says Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.

Priority is given to walkers, cyclists and horse riders on the island's 50-mile network of country lanes.

A survey in 2010 suggested many islanders want to increase the speed limit to 20mph.

But Mr Maclean says a third of all staying visitors come to Jersey to walk and raising the limit would do "irreparable damage" to tourism.

A report to the States of Jersey said 51% of 839 people questioned wanted the maximum speed limit in Green Lanes raised to 20mph while 31% wanted to see it retained at 15mph.

The States is due to discuss the issue on 18 January.