HC Deb 23 July 1968 vol 769 cc247-8
16. Mr. Worsley

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what steps he is taking to encourage garaging associations by means of which house-owners in cities can co-operate in the provision of multi-storey garages for their own use.

Mr. MacDermot

None, Sir. Perhaps the hon. Member would care to let me have fuller details of what he has in mind.

Mr. Worsley

I thank the hon. and learned Gentleman for that reply and I will take him up on it. Is he aware that there is great advantage to be gained by off-street parking? Will the Department do what it can to help?

Mr. MacDermot

If, by that, the hon. Gentleman means financial assistance for private parking, then I foresee difficulties. But, of course, we realise the importance of trying to use planning and other procedures to facilitate parking arrangements.