§ 33. Mr. CRAWFURDasked the Minister of Transport the reasons why, under the London Traffic (Parking Places) Regulations, 1928, dated 24th January, 1928, the use of London parking places by drivers or persons in charge of vehicles bearing general or limited trade licence plates is prohibited?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe reasons are set out in paragraph 9 of the London Traffic Advisory Committee's Report on Parking Places, 1927, copies of which are on sale. I understand that some motor dealers were making a practice of placing on parking places vehicles under trade number plates, either for the purpose of exhibition or as additional garage accommodation. It was, therefore, necessary to prohibit the use of parking places by vehicles carrying trade number plates.
§ Mr. CRAWFURDIs there any allegation that this has been a general practice among people who own vehicles of this kind?
§ Colonel ASHLEYIt would be difficult to answer that question definitely, but quite a considerable number of instances were brought to the notice of the Committee who examined the matter.
§ Mr. CRAWFURDIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that there is a great deal of feeling on this matter among the general body of people owning these vehicles, and is he prepared to receive a deputation on the subject?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am always ready to receive a deputation, and the only condition I would make is that the hon. Gentleman should introduce it.