§ Sir John WheelerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement concerning the immobilisation of vehicles improperly parked on private land.
§ Mr. JackThe Government are today publishing a consultation document on wheel—clamping on private land in England and Wales. It describes the current legal position as we understand it and canvasses a number of options for tackling the problems which have been brought to our attention. It indicates no preference for any of the options listed, but rather solicits as wide a range of opinions as possible, so that a proper balance my be struck between the interests of the landowner and those of the motorist. The document also seeks information on the extent and nature of wheel—clamping on private property and the problems associated with it.
Copies of the paper have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses and are being sent direct to right hon. and hon. Members, individuals and groups that have already expressed an interest, and to others with an identifiable interest in any of the options. Copies of the document may also be obtained free of charge by writing to C4 Division, Home Office, Room 339, 50 Queen Anne's gate, London SW1A 9AT.
The document requests that observations of both fact and opinion should reach the Home Office no later than the end of May.