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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Parking: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with (a) public landowners, (b) the National Trust and (c) Forestry England on the potential impact of cashless-only car parking systems on (i) older people and (ii) people without mobile phones.

Answer

No such discussions have taken place. Car parking charges for publicly-owned car parks are primarily a matter for local authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72155
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Fees and charges Parking Older people Mobile phones Payment methods
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk