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Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Monday, 10 January 2011.


Parking Fines

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will prevent private parking companies and private bailiffs which pursue alleged debts incurred by motorists who had parked on private property obtaining keeper details from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority where there is no proven intention of the private parking companies issuing a county court claim or other form of legal recovery.
Answer

There are no plans to change the rules for the release of information to private car parking companies. Information is not released directly to bailiffs for car parking related incidents. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has policies and procedures in place to ensure data are disclosed only where it is both lawful and fair to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5508; 723 c407WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Disclosure of information Debts Debt collection Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Private sector Parking offences
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk