asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to clarify the law relating to the parking of commercial vehicles in driveways and forecourts of private houses in residential districts.

There is no general law governing the parking of commercial vehicles in driveways and forecourts of private houses, though the consent of the Highway Authority under the Highways Act of 1959 has to be obtained for any modifications to the kerb which are necessary to enable a vehicle to mount and cross the pavement.Such parking in the curtilage of a dwelling house by the occupant is normally incidental to his occupation of that house and my right hon. Friend is not aware of any need for legislation.