Monday 22nd November 2010

(14 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, I am fully aware of the forthcoming difficulties, but we have given local authorities increased flexibility by removing a lot of the ring-fencing on funding streams.

Lord Elton Portrait Lord Elton
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My Lords, surely, parking offences pay for themselves with regard to parking wardens. Can this not be done by parking wardens?

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, the fines for parking infringements are set to deter illegal parking and to enable local authorities to recover the cost of enforcement.