Written questions

Parking: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 12379 · Tabled 4 Nov 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring all local authorities to provide drivers with the option of paying for parking by cash.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 12 Nov 2024

There is no guidance or legislation currently which specifies that local authority parking should be available in cash. However, all local authorities have statutory duties to ensure that they do not discriminate in their decision making against older peo...