HC Deb 27 January 1960 vol 616 c32W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Transport to what extent, during his Continental tour, he studied the disc system of parking in Paris; and what consideration is being given to its possible advantages over parking meters.

Mr. Marples

My discussions with the Paris police authorities and my study of the disc system confirmed the reports of earlier detailed official studies. I have no doubt that parking meters will be more effective in Central London and other similar areas, but I should willingly consider what help I might give, if a local authority wished to experiment with disc control in less critical conditions.