HC Deb 04 November 1969 vol 790 cc82-3W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that congestion of traffic on British roads can be greatly reduced by eliminating motor cars with the drivers as the sole occupant ; how many such sole drivers use British roads ; and if he will take steps to reduce their number.

Mr. Mulley

There is no information available about the number of cars using British roads with the driver as sole occupant. While I accept that the reduction of the number of vehicles in congested areas is desirable, it would not be practicable to introduce general legislation against the sole occupancy of cars.