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Written questions by McDougall.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Blair McDougall this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (85)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (37)Home Office (16)Department of Health and Social Care (6)Treasury (5)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (3)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (3)Cabinet Office (3)Scotland Office (2)Department for Transport (2)Department for Work and Pensions (2)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (2)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2)

Showing 13 of 3 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

31 Mar 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of parking enforcement companies; and whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to protect consumers from their practices.

Reply

The Government recognises the need for high standards in the private parking industry and is committed to delivering a Code of Practice, in accordance with The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019. We are progressing with plans to protect and support motorists and to help us further understand the potential impacts of the Code, we will be launching a consultation in due course.

31 Mar 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, when her Department plans to re-introduce the Parking Code of Practice.

Reply

The Government recognises the need for high standards in the private parking industry and is committed to delivering a Code of Practice, in accordance with The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019. We are progressing with plans to protect and support motorists and to help us further understand the potential impacts of the Code, we will be launching a consultation in due course.

31 Mar 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, if her Department will consider introducing protections for consumers in the new Parking Code of Practice.

Reply

The Government recognises the need for high standards in the private parking industry and is committed to delivering a Code of Practice, in accordance with The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019. We are progressing with plans to protect and support motorists and to help us further understand the potential impacts of the Code, we will be launching a consultation in due course.

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