§ 1. Mr. Shepherdasked the Minister of Transport if he will arrange for the compulsory marking of all road intersections, with a view to preventing parking on areas so restricted.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. Stephen Swingler)The need for such markings is being considered by a working party set up to examine the law of obstruction on roads. Its report is expected shortly, and we will consider this proposal in the light of it.
§ Mr. ShepherdWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the marking of a limited number of intersections is not likely to discipline the whole motoring population into refraining from parking at intersections, the essential thing being to have every intersection so marked?
§ Mr. SwinglerWe recognise that the present position is not satisfactory and not consistent but, having a working party which includes representatives of the police, the Home Office and the Ministry of Transport, we feel that we should await the report, which is expected very soon and on which we shall take action.