HC Deb 17 November 1937 vol 329 c391
52. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has under consideration plans for closing Central London to certain categories of private cars or for imposing an additional tax upon car owners who use their cars in Central London?

Captain Hudson

No, Sir.

Mr. Watkins

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that in some of the principal streets of London you can walk along them more quickly than you can pass along them in a motor omnibus, and ought not something to be done in order to correct that state of affairs?

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

If there is no intention of restricting the use of Central London for private cars, can something be done to improve garage facilities in Central London, as private car owners at present find the utmost difficulty in obtaining garage accommodation at night?

Captain Hudson

My right hon. Friend is applying his mind to the question of parking accommodation, if possible, off the highway.