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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-19more like thismore than 2023-04-19
answering body
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept id 211 more like this
answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
hansard heading Parking: Fees and Charges remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have issued any guidance to councils to protect older people in (1) England, (2) Wales, (3) Scotland, and (4) Northern Ireland, who have removed cash or telephone credit card payment options from parking services and have introduced digital or app-only payments that require ownership and Wi-Fi connection of smartphones. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Altmann more like this
uin HL7262 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-02more like thismore than 2023-05-02
answer text <p>The Secretary of State recently wrote to all local authorities in England setting out his expectations that parking services for which councils are responsible for remain accessible. For example, it would not seem appropriate for parking on a high street to be solely available for those who have access to a mobile phone. Nor would it appear sensible for local authorities to phase out paper-based parking options such as 'scratch cards' if the only available replacement is an entirely digital option.</p><p>All local authorities have statutory duties to ensure that they do not discriminate in their decision making against older people or those with vulnerabilities. Cash remains legal tender and it will continue to be used by people who favour its accessibility and ease. Local authorities should ensure that there are alternative provisions for parking payments available so that no part of society is digitally excluded.</p><p>A copy of the letter is available on gov.uk</p><p>Questions about medical appointments should be directed to the Department of Health and Social Care. Responsibility for local government is devolved in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but officials in this department will engage counterparts on these matters.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook more like this
grouped question UIN
HL7261 more like this
HL7315 remove filter
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less than 2023-05-02T14:56:53.23Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-02T14:56:53.23Z
answering member
4553
label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook more like this
tabling member
4533
label Biography information for Baroness Altmann more like this