§ 42. Viscount CURZONasked the Home Secretary whether he can state clearly, for the guidance of motorists, exactly where motor vehicles may be parked in the London streets; whether he can ensure that the police have clear and intelligible instructions and are able to inform anyone who may seek information on the point; and whether he will consider the appointment of a Committee to deal with the question in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport?
§ Mr. SHORTTAs parking places are fixed in the central parts of London, particulars are sent to the Press for general information, and are also supplied to clubs, business premises, etc., in the area affected for the information of persons calling there. Police in the neighbourhood concerned have full instructions on the subject, and will inform inquirers. There is already in existence a small Police Committee, which includes a Member of Parliament.
§ Viscount CURZONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the police are unaware of the instructions which, according to the information supplied to him, 999 have been issued, as to where motor cars may be parked, and that, for some reason, members of the public are kept chasing about all over the place to find their cars?
§ Mr. SHORTTI am not aware of that. If the Noble Lord will give me any information as to this being the case I will inquire into it.