§ 66. Sir H. Williamsasked the Minister of Transport in what town the system of unilateral waiting has been in operation for the longest period; how long this period is; and why it is necessary to carry out experiments in London before applying the system in London.
Mr. BraithwaiteThe first Order for unilateral waiting under the Road Traffic Act, 1930, was made in 1932 for High Street, Bedford. Unilateral waiting has been in force there ever since. The proposed Regulations for London contain restrictions on the unloading and loading of vehicles between 11.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday in the central area and Monday to Saturday in the outer area of the Metropolitan Police District. My right hon. Friend will await the result of this experiment before deciding whether these Regulations should be made permanent.