§ 61. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Minister of Transport what progress is being made by the working party on station car parks in London, on which his Department is represented; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Bob BrownI understand that steady progress is being made in providing parking space at London Transport and British Railways stations in London. By the end of this year the number of spaces is expected to have increased from 36,470 to 38,150.
§ Mr. LewisIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this is very slow progress? There is a great deal of scope for the expansion of car parking spaces at certain railway stations around London. This has been talked about for years. Will the Minister do something about it, because many people bring their cars into town as there are no places to park?
Mr. BrownI understand that supply is keeping pace, wherever possible, with demand. The increase in 1968 was nearly 1,700 parking spaces and further increases are planned for next year.