HC Deb 23 November 1955 vol 546 c1443
28. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will consider the construction of underground car parks in Soho Square, Golden Square and other London squares where the damage to amenity would be negligible.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I have received no such proposal either from the local authority responsible for provision of car parking facilities or from private enterprise. If one is referred to me, I will gladly examine it.

Captain Pilkington

Does not my right hon. Friend think there are further possibilities with underground parking in London in view of the difficulties at the present time?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Certainly; I think underground parking can be a considerable contribution, both in London and in other cities.

Mr. Robinson

Will the Minister confirm that he will not be deterred by purely financial considerations?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I should like a lot of notice of that.