§ 61. Mr. D. Smithasked the Minister of Transport what consideration he has given to the report of the Association of Metropolitan Borough Engineers and Surveyors, a copy of which has been sent to him, that by 1972, under present plans, there will be parking space at meters and off-street garages for only 36,686 vehicles, leaving more than 10,000 motorists, who now park in inner London, without parking places; and what proposals he is considering to deal with that eventuality.
§ Mr. MarplesThis report was made to the local authorities concerned, and it is they who are responsible for action in this field. My hon. Friend's calculation does not appear to take account of some relevant factors, including the provision of off-street parking for use with new buildings and the effect of parking charges on parking demand.