§ 4. Mr. Longdenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what progress is being made in the discussions between his Department, the Ministry of Transport and the local authority associations on the disposal of unwanted motor vehicles.
§ Mr. CorfieldA meeting with representatives of the bodies mentioned and of the London County Council was held on 2nd January, when a number of comments and suggestions were put forward. These are under consideration and my right hon. Friend hopes as a result to be able to give local authorities some useful advice.
§ Mr. LongdenIs my hon. Friend aware that on the Continent it is common practice for machines to dispose of large old cars at the rate of 15 an hour, reducing them to an amount which can be wheeled away in a barrow? Is he aware that this will obviously become a very gravely increasing problem as time goes on, and can something be done about it fairly soon?
§ Mr. CorfieldI am aware of both points. I can assure my hon. Friend that we regard the matter as one of some urgency.
§ Mr. MacCollWill the hon. Gentleman get in touch with his colleagues in the Home Office and make sure that the regulations about the licensing of vehicles which are left abandoned are enforced severely?