HC Deb 27 July 1983 vol 46 cc478-9W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now implement section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1974.

Mrs. Chalker

Implementation of a national ban on footway parking has been deferred because at present local authorities and the police cannot devote the necessary resources to introduce and enforce it. The Greater London council is currently consulting on the possibility of introducing a London-only ban under the GLC (General Powers) Act 1974.