Written question asked by Stephen Hepburn (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2004. It was answered by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the provision of disabled parking bays. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Hepburn: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the provision of disabled parking bays. [192002] Charlotte Atkins: Advice has been issued to local authorities about the provision of such parking bays. Authorities also have powers to designate a space outside a disabled people's residence. In deciding whether to do so they will take account of local traffic management issues, as well as the needs of the person requesting the space.

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