§ Mr. Beithasked the Minister of Transport whether he is satisfied with the availability of lorry parks, in view of the increasing restrictions on heavy goods vehicle parking in towns and the fact that drivers' hours limitations and the tachograph may prevent a driver from searching for a parking place for any length of time.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThere is a shortage of such parks in many areas, but the need for lorry parks is essentially a matter to be determined locally. Highway authorities have powers to provide such facilities and many have done so. The reduction in maximum permissible driving time is unlikely, in practice, to make much difference to the lorry driver's typical working day and therefore should not materially affect the situation.