HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c147W
139. Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Minister of Transport what is the total revenue received by local authorities from parking meter schemes since they were first introduced; what is the surplus available, after payment of all expenses, to provide and maintain off-street car parks; and what proportion of this surplus has been used for this purpose or appropriated to particular projects which have not yet been completed.

Mr. Carmichael:

This information is not readily available. Under Section 44 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1967, local authorities are required to keep accounts of their parking meter schemes and to use any surplus revenue for the provision or maintenance of off-street parking accommodation. But they are not required to forward details to my right hon. Friend.