§ 54. Captain PLUGGEasked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the fact that the French authorities have successfully introduced for the last 10 years the system of parking cars on alternate days on different sides of the streets, he will consider the desirability of adopting a similar practice in this country; and, if his Department is adverse to any such action, whether he will state what are the reasons actuating it?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI have already confirmed a number of Orders made by local authorities which establish systems of this kind, and I am always ready to take similar action when a local authority makes application for this purpose and when local conditions justify.
§ Mr. A. V. ALEXANDERDoes not the Minister think it very much better to have separate parking places than to allow the parking of cars all down a busy street which is very inconvenient?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI entirely identify myself with the suggestion in that question. Parliament has given local authorities full powers to provide proper accommodation, and I hope that they will avail themselves of their powers.
§ Mr. A. BEVANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a motorist runs greater risk of prosecution by parking in a public parking place than by parking on a public highway?
§ Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASSWill my right hon. Friend recommend local authorities to use their powers in this matter?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI will consider that.