§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the concern felt by the London Borough of Newham at the growing practice of lorry drivers parking their vehicles overnight in the Borough and commuting to and from Newham rind their homes outside the Borough; and whether he will advise the police to take action to investigate and prevent this practice.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI have received no representations from the London Borough of Newham about commercial vehicles parked overnight on the highway, but I understand that members of the London Boroughs Association recently discussed this subject with senior officers of the Metropolitan police. Where such vehicles are observed it is the practice of the Metropolitan police to issue leaflets330W advising drivers of parking facilities in the area. Appropriate action is taken where there appears to be a breach of the law.