§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to reduce the number of accidents caused by the parking of vehicles in close proximity to road junctions; what is his estimate of the number of road accidents caused by this practice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonI will seek a suitable opportunity to take powers to impose a ban on parking at urban junctions. In 1971, parked vehicles contributed to 1,700 fatal and serious casualties.