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Wed 21st Feb 2024

Pavement Parking

Debate between Lord Davies of Gower and Baroness Eaton
Wednesday 21st February 2024

(10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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I understand the point the noble Lord makes, but we have no plans to discriminate against 4x4s or wider vehicles at the moment.

Baroness Eaton Portrait Baroness Eaton (Con)
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My Lords, I remind my noble friend that the government consultation on banning parking on pavements across England ended three years ago. Last month, local authorities, supported by the LGA, again called upon the Government to extend the powers currently held in London to the rest of England, in order to prevent parking on pavements. Does my noble friend accept that, if all councils across England had the same powers as London, that would enable the Government to meet their active travel plans much quicker?

Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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To a certain extent, I accept that. As I have said, the department has received over 15,000 responses, and it takes time. Yes, three years is a long time, and I am very conscious of that.