§ 86. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what changes he proposes in the law with regard to penalties for parking for long periods; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI have no proposals at present in mind for alterations in the penalties provided for unlawful parking.
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§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe figures for 31st December, 1958, are as follows:
§ 87. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether, in view of the conflicting policies in different parts of the country, he will introduce legislation with regard to the parking of cars without lights at night time.
§ Mr. WatkinsonIn the London area cars are permitted to park without lights subject to certain conditions and restrictions. Outside London I consider it best to leave the statutory discretion in the hands of Chief Officers of Police, who are in the best position to judge whether parking without lights in any particular street is, on balance, desirable.