Quote by John Prescott
From 1997 when we came in, you guys and the public bought seven million more cars. You didn't get rid of the second car, did you? So what is happening is the growth of cars on the motorway.
Summary
This quote suggests that despite efforts to promote public transportation and reduce car usage, there has been a significant increase in the number of cars on the road. The speaker highlights the fact that people have continued to purchase cars, even when they already own one, leading to a continuous growth in the overall number of vehicles. The quote serves as a critique of the failure to address the issue of excessive car usage, which results in the congestion and overburdening of motorways.