Car Parking Companies Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Tuesday 4th February 2025

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Baroness Taylor of Stevenage Portrait Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
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I am not sure why the full impact assessment was not published. The accredited trade association’s voluntary cap on private parking charges is £100, as the noble Lord will be aware. I will look into the issue around local authority caps on parking charges and get back to him.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, is it the case that many government departments use consultations as a reason not to do something? Is it not about time that we put timescales on these things and make sure that departments act on behalf of the public?

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage Portrait Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
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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.

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