Ben Bradshaw
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(9 years ago)
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Mr McLoughlin
I rather thought that at this time of year people were turning lights on rather than off! I know that my right hon. Friend feels strongly about traffic lights, and I should be more than happy to look at Richard Tracey’s report, but, in the main, this is a matter for local highway authorities. Perhaps my right hon. Friend could exert some influence on those in his constituency.
Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter) (Lab)
One of the principal causes of congestion in urban areas is, of course, illegal parking. What is the Secretary of State doing to make the enforcement system simpler and more effective?
Mr McLoughlin
That, too, is a matter for local highway authorities, which can employ the necessary measures and regulations.