Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 6 July 1925.
Mr Walter Baker
, Bristol East
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the congestion on the main roads out of London is accentuated by the practice of permitting vehicles to stand for considerable periods outside business premises; and whether he proposes to take early action on this subject?
Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley
, New Forest and Christchurch
The question of vehicles standing for considerable periods in certain streets during the busiest traffic hours is one which I have referred to the London Traffic Committee for their advice, as to whether they consider it desirable that any regulations should be made; and, if so, of what nature, subject to reasonable facilities being provided for carrying on business.
Ministers make up the Government and almost all are members of the House of Lords or the House of Commons. There are three main types of Minister. Departmental Ministers are in charge of Government Departments. The Government is divided into different Departments which have responsibilities for different areas. For example the Treasury is in charge of Government spending. Departmental Ministers in the Cabinet are generally called 'Secretary of State' but some have special titles such as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ministers of State and Junior Ministers assist the ministers in charge of the department. They normally have responsibility for a particular area within the department and are sometimes given a title that reflects this - for example Minister of Transport.
