§ 74. Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that a number of local authorities are now seeking powers in private legislation to remove abandoned vehicles from roads and streets in their areas; and whether he will now introduce national legislation dealing with this matter.
§ Mr. Tom FraserLocal authorities already have powers to remove derelict vehicles from roads. I understand that 365W certain of them are seeking powers in local acts to remove vehicles from land other than roads. This is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government.