§ Lord Grantleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will cause parking restrictions in and adjacent to the City of London to be relaxed on days when the London Underground is on strike.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)We have carefully considered this option, but we believe 109WA that it would encourage many more people to attempt to drive into London, leading to far greater congestion and delays. Our policy is to keep traffic moving as freely as possible, so that buses can continue to function effectively and provide an alternative way for people to travel to work. Lifting restrictions in only one part of London could cause confusion.