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Written question asked by Bambos Charalambous (Labour) on Thursday, 11 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2021. It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Monday, 22 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Blue Badge Scheme: Theft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made trends in the level Blue Badge theft from vehicles; and what steps he is taking to tackle that theft.

Answer

The Department of Transport works closely with local authorities to improve the consistency of local enforcement to tackle fraud and misuse of the Blue Badge Scheme, including the use of powers to tackle abuse provided in the Disabled Persons Parking Badges Act 2013, such as the power to retain and cancel badges found to be stolen.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
153335
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Blue badge scheme Theft Vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk