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Written question asked by Greg Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Parking: Private Sector

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the RAC Report on Motoring 2025, published in October 2025, what assessment he has made of that report's recommendations on the official Private parking code of practice.

Answer

This government is determined to drive up standards in the private parking sector and welcomes the support and views of the RAC, along with other motoring groups and parking industry representatives.

In accordance with the Private Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019, the government is preparing a code of practice that provides guidance on the operation and management of private parking facilities.

The government has recently consulted on its proposals for the code and will respond in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88834
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Private sector Parking Royal Automobile Club
Link
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