§ 58. Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to encourage local authorities to modify parking meters for the acceptance of decimal coins owing to the shortage of 6d. pieces at the present time; and whether he will consider a short-term moratorium until the supply of sixpences becomes freer.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsMeter charges are a matter for local authorities some of whom already have converted their meters to decimal coinage. I do not consider a moratorium necessary.