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904182

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to take steps to simplify the application process for a Blue Badge for organisations that are required to prove that a service user is entitled to a Blue Badge.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	uin	143777
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2018 answer text <p>The current Blue Badge service contract will end on 31<sup>st</sup> December 2018. The Department commissioned work in May 2017 to look at replacing and improving the current service. The detail of the online application process for the new, replacement service will be tested with users, including organisations, and driven by their needs.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 17/05/2018 10:25:08 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

768198

	registered interest
	date	10/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for the UK to continue to participate in the EU's blue badge scheme after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	106933
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2017 answer text <p>The Blue Badge scheme is a UK scheme, enshrined in national legislation, and will continue after the UK’s exit from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the benefits of mutual recognition of badges across the EU for UK citizens travelling to Europe. We are considering carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including the implications for the continued recognition of Blue Badges.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/10/2017 14:17:57 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

795890

	registered interest
	date	28/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to introduce a temporary blue badge scheme for people with short-term medical conditions.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	uin	116215
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department has no plans to this effect. With around 2.4 million badges already on issue, it is important that the scheme remains sustainable and protects preferential parking facilities for those with permanent disabilities who rely upon the scheme for the independence it provides them.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 01/12/2017 14:33:20 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

804366

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of whether Blue Badge mobility assessments are being carried out consistently across local authorities and different assessors; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that such assessments are undertaken consistently.
	tabling member constituency	Warwick and Leamington
	tabling member printed	Matt Western
	uin	118590
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department introduced legislation in 2012 requiring mobility assessors to hold a professional qualification, which involves being trained in the assessment of a person’s ability to walk. The Department has assisted local authorities by providing detailed guidance - based on the advice of independent mobility experts - on factors that should be taken into account when determining an applicant’s eligibility. Ultimately it is the responsibility of each local authority to satisfy itself that an applicant meets the eligibility criteria set in law.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 14/12/2017 15:05:05 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4617 label Biography information for Matt Western

810053

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many complaints his Department has received on the eligibility criteria for Blue Badges; and whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to amend those criteria; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	120519
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2018 answer text <p>This information is not recorded.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is reviewing how the scheme works for people with hidden disabilities, to ensure that the rules and guidance are clear and that those with the greatest needs have access to badges. It is too early to say what the outcome of this work will be.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 08/01/2018 15:08:46 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

823639

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to negotiate for continued UK membership of the Blue Badge disability parking scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	123097
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>The Blue Badge scheme is a UK scheme, enshrined in national legislation, and will continue after the UK’s exit from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the benefits of mutual recognition of badges across the EU for UK citizens travelling to Europe. We are considering carefully the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including for the continued recognition of Blue Badges.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/01/2018 14:53:35 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

833726

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has received representations on the need for clarification of his Department's guidance on Blue Badge holders to avoid any possible confusion for local authorities and badge holders that may arise about where the badge holders can park; and if he will take steps to ensure that the guidance on such badge holders is as clear as possible.
	tabling member constituency	Cheltenham
	tabling member printed	Alex Chalk
	uin	125485
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2018 answer text <p>The Department receives occasional enquiries about disabled parking. Our publication “The Blue Badge scheme: rights and responsibilities in England” gives advice on where Blue Badge holders can park. This publication is also provided to new badge holders upon receiving their Blue Badge.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 07/02/2018 15:22:16 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk

857862

	registered interest
	date	08/03/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish how many people were registered for the Blue Badge scheme in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
	tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
	uin	131762
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2018 answer text <p>The number of valid blue badges held in England on the 31<sup>st</sup> March in each of the last five years is given in the table below.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Valid blue badges held: England, 2013 to 2017</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong> </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Thousands</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Data Source</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Valid Blue Badges<sup>1</sup></strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>Survey and BBIS</p></td><td><p>2,571</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>Survey and BBIS</p></td><td><p>2,465</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>BBIS only</p></td><td><p>2,394</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>BBIS only</p></td><td><p>2,378</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>BBIS only</p></td><td><p>2,382</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong> </strong></p><p><sup>1</sup> Blue Badge counts are as at 31 March in year shown.</p><p> </p><p><em>Survey and BBIS:</em> The source for the number of Blue Badges was a combination of DfT Blue Badge Survey and the Blue Badge Improvement Service.</p><p> </p><p><em>BBIS only:</em> The sole source for number of Blue Badges is the Blue Badge Improvement Service rather than the DfT Blue Badge Survey.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 13/03/2018 13:48:11 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

882375

	registered interest
	date	13/04/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers are available to local authorities to award Blue Badges in the event that an application is not within his Department’s guidelines.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	135313
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>An applicant for a badge must meet the eligibility criteria set out in regulation 4 of The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended). It is for local authorities to decide whether a badge should be issued. The Department provides guidance to authorities but this is not binding.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/04/2018 15:02:55 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

882698

	registered interest
	date	13/04/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Blue Badge Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits enabling people with autism to qualify as Blue Badge holders.
	tabling member constituency	Preston
	tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
	uin	135760
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>The Department met the National Autistic Society prior to going out to public consultation in early 2018 on whether to extend the Blue Badge scheme to people with non-physical disabilities whose health or safety may be at risk when making a journey. Responses to the consultation are being analysed, and a decision will be made later this year.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/04/2018 15:25:42 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick