Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will extend eligibility for the Blue Badge parking scheme to people diagnosed with dementia.

People with mental and cognitive conditions can already receive Blue Badges, but we are looking at how the scheme works for those with non-physical conditions in order to ensure it is fair and consistent. However, it would be inappropriate to extend eligibility on the basis of particular conditions as each person will be affected differently and have specific needs.