HC Deb 27 June 1968 vol 767 c125W
Mr. Probert

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT those local authorities in Wales which provide facilities for the parking of disabled drivers' cars; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. George Thomas

In September, 1967 the Government drew the attention of all local authorities in Wales to the needs or disabled drivers.

Rhyl Urban District Council and Hawarden and Edeyrnion Rural District Councils have made parking place Orders which contain special provisions to assist disabled drivers. Information about local authorities who have included special provisions for disabled drivers in their waiting restriction Orders is not available since councils are not required to submit copies of these Orders to the Welsh Office.

I hope local authorities who have not yet done so will ensure that the instructions given to their staffs concerned with traffic and parking take into account the needs of these drivers.