§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take action to simplify the processes whereby local authorities can introduce bans on the overnight parking of goods vehicles and to reduce the costs currently involved.
§ Mr. HoramI consider that the processes are as simple as they can be, bearing in mind the desirability of proper opportunities for consultation and objection. It follows that any reduction in costs can only be achieved by local authorties within the present statutory framework.