§ 103. Sir F. Markhamasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the general policy of his Department in regard to parking on safe traditional parking places, such as market squares, 48W village greens, wide road verges, etc.; and what is his policy as to compelling motorists parking there to display rear and side lights during the hours of darkness.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe provision of parking places on and off the highway is a responsibility of the local authorities and it is my policy to encourage them to provide as much safe and suitable parking space as possible. At the present time parking without lights is not lawful on any road outside London except when approved by a chief officer of police at an authorised parking place. I intend shortly to make Regulations which will enable vehicles outside the London area to be parked without lights if and where the chief officer of police consents to it.