HC Deb 22 April 1996 vol 276 cc37-8W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the adequacy of local government control of parking; and if he will make a statement. [25033]

Mr. Norris

The enforcement of on-street parking restrictions by London boroughs since they assumed this responsibility in July 1994 has proved a success. Enforcement has been more effectively directed to support traffic management priorities, and traffic flow has improved as a result. Local authorities outside London have been invited to apply to the Secretary of State to assume this responsibility.