asked the Minister of Transport whether he will introduce legislation to increase the powers of local authorities to restrict parking outside school entrances.

No, Sir. Their powers are already sufficient.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that his Ministry circular last summer pointed out that two accidents out of five to children are caused because of masking of the road by parked cars? Would he study the roads around West-minster, the part not coveted by parking meters, and then he may discover how very difficult it is for children to see when crossing the road, and will he then take further action?

A school entrance carriageway marking is available and local authorities can put it down at suitable places. The idea exists and the carriageway can be marked so that parked cars will not mask the entrances and exits of schools. I agree that in certain cases they ought to be marked. If my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind where he thinks that action can be taken, I should be very grateful if he would let me know.