§ 48. Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement about the progress of his consultations about the proposal to ban waiting near urban street junctions.
§ Mr. PeytonI consulted over 70 organisations and am studying their replies. I have been gratified by the welcome given to the aim of the proposal though naturally there have been many comments about its application.
§ Mr. BlakerSafety is obviously very important, but is my right hon. Friend aware that if his proposals are applied without flexibility in resort towns they may do considerable damage to the economies of those towns? Will he bear that in mind?
§ Mr. PeytonI note my hon. Friend's very sensible observation. I shall think about it before I reach a final decision.