§ 15. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport whether he has now 1512 considered the report on the public inquiry into street parking in Bridport.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineYes, Sir. As my hon. Friend now knows, we have decided to introduce certain restrictions for an experimental period of six months.
§ Mr. DigbyI thank my hon. Friend for his courtesy in sending me a copy of the decision. Is he aware that, although this may assist through traffic to Devon and Cornwall, it will inflict considerable hardship on the inhabitants of Bridport and the surrounding countryside who have to shop there because car parking facilities are inadequate?
§ Mr. HeseltineYes, I am well aware of this. One of the principal reasons why it has been made an experimental scheme is that there will be an opportunity to object before any provisions are made permanent.