Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Monday, 11 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what his policy is on congestion charging towards disabled drivers.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what his policy is on congestion charging towards disabled drivers. [42217] Ms Keeble: The Government recognise the enormous importance of personal mobility for many disabled people. We are committed to making regulations in due course to require an exemption from local road user charges for at least some disabled people covering the whole of England including London. These regulations will set a minimum standard which local authorities must meet. They will be free to introduce more generous concessions or exemptions if they wish. We shall consult on the possible form of the England wide exemption after the current review of the disabled persons' parking badge scheme (the Blue Badge Scheme) is completed later this year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 42217; 381 c753W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disability Fees and charges Exemptions Roads Road traffic control Tolls
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk