Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she is taking steps to protect motorists from disproportionate parking charges where they have used supermarket facilities in good faith, including electric vehicle chargers or parcel collection services.

Consumer protection legislation requires parking terms and charges to be displayed clearly, prominently and in a manner that enables motorists to understand the contractual terms before deciding to park.

While the government did not consult on issues relating specifically to electric vehicle charging points in 2025, when it consulted on proposals to raise standards in the private parking industry, this is an area that we intend to keep under review.