§ Mr. HayesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to promote better management of car parking in town and city centres. [7864]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesI am keen to see better management of car parking in town centres. Our planning guidance on town centres emphasises the importance of a coherent town centre parking strategy in maintaining urban vitality. My Department also supports the Association for Town Centre Management in its role in encouraging good practice.