HC Deb 13 November 1957 vol 577 c933
19. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will prohibit parking of all vehicles on main roads at peak periods in industrial centres.

Mr. Nugent

From 1st December this year, responsibility for all such prohibitions will rest with the local authorities concerned, except in the case of trunk roads. We are always ready to consider on their merits any proposals for restrictions on parking on trunk roads.

Mr. Ellis Smith

Wherever the local authorities decide to apply a policy of this kind and any difference arises, will they be able to depend on the support of the hon. Gentleman?

Mr. Nugent

Depending on the merits of the case.