Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the accessibility of the appeals process for Ultra Low Emission Zone penalty charge notices for people experiencing financial hardship; and whether she has had discussions with Transport for London on (a) payment by instalments, (b) the treatment of first-time contraventions and (c) the effect of payment of a penalty charge on an outstanding appeal.

Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) and this includes decisions on road schemes which charge users including the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). We work closely with TfL on a range of issues but the operation and management of the ULEZ is a matter solely for them. It would not be appropriate for the Government to comment or intervene in these matters.