Car Parking Companies Debate
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Baroness Wheatcroft
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Car Parking Companies
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Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
I understand my noble friend’s frustration, but the previous code of practice failed because things had been put into it that were not subject to consultation. It is very important that the consultation does take place this time, otherwise the next code of practice will fail as well.
Baroness Wheatcroft (CB)
My Lords, does the Minister agree that, if more towns provided free car parking, many more town centres might be thriving instead of dying?
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
I think many local authorities would say that the fees and charges that they charge for parking help with the enormous gap in funding that they have faced in the last 14 years, and that is one of the reasons why they do it. It is for the voters of the local areas to decide whether or not the parking policies in their area are sound; local people can challenge parking policies if they wish to.