Written questions

Blue Badge Scheme

Commons · Question 7079 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 11 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a temporary blue badge scheme for those experiencing temporary disability as a result of illness or injury.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 11 Oct 2024

The Blue Badge scheme is primarily about helping people with a long-term disability, that affects their capacity to access the goods and services they need to use. Anyone may be entitled to a badge if they meet the eligibility criteria. The Department has...