Written questions

Parking: Private Sector

Commons · Question 25465 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of private parking charges on consumer confidence in town centres and retail parks.

Answer

Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 8 Sep 2026

No direct assessment has been made of the potential impact of private parking on consumer confidence in town centres and retail parks. The Government is aware of the concerns raised regarding private parking practices and intends to lay the new Private Pa...