§ 48. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Transport if he will introduce legislation making it an offence punishable with cancellation of the driver's driving licence to park heavy lorries overnight in roads in residential areas.
§ Mr. MulleyNo; local authorities have the necessary powers to control the parking of vehicles by traffic regulation orders. My Department is collaborating with local government, trade unions and commercial interests to find the best method of providing suitable parking facilities for lorries.