HC Deb 23 June 1952 vol 502 cc132-3W
34. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the report made to him of the heavy financial loss involved in operating public and private service passenger-freight vehicles in the Metropolitan Police area due to the congestion in the streets during certain hours of the day; and, since speed is one of the important factors in costs per vehicle mile, what urgent action he proposes to take to ensure the flow of traffic in central London at the present time.

Mr. Braithwaite

There is no easy solution to this problem. Regulations to ease the flow of traffic are under constant review and my right hon. Friend is considering an extension of "no waiting" schemes and the introduction of unilateral waiting in certain streets. He hopes also to receive shortly a report from the Working Party on Car Parking in Inner London. Major street improvements are out of the question in present economic circumstances.

86. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he can now state what further action he is taking to reduce the existing congestion of traffic in the streets of London due to the parking of unattended cars on both sides of the street, thus reducing the flow of traffic in thoroughfares not scheduled with the yellow signs.

Sir H. Lucas-Tooth

Except in streets scheduled for "not waiting," the Police can take action in regard to unattended vehicles only when obstruction arises, and such cases are dealt with by proceedings or caution according to the circumstances.

40. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that regulations in force in many provincial towns which only permit parking on one side of the streets on alternate days have proved effective; and if he will now make similar regulations for the Metropolitan Police area.

Mr. Braithwaite

Unilateral waiting regulations have been approved in the provinces in appropriate circumstances and my right hon. Friend hopes very soon to reach a decision on the experimental introduction of such regulations in certain London streets.