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Written question asked by Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Blue Badge Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Appendix H of her Department's document entitled Blue Badge scheme local authority guidance (England), updated on 3 June 2025, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the model proforma for seeking further information from health and social care professionals in supporting applications from people with non-visible and hidden disabilities, including deafness; and when the proforma was last reviewed.

Answer

The model proforma was last reviewed in 2019 following the changes to the eligibility criteria.

The Department works with the Blue Badge Digital Service supplier and with local authorities to help improve the service for all applications from people with non-visible and hidden disabilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5774
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Blue badge scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk