Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 7079

Blue Badge Scheme

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Clive Jones

Liberal DemocratWokingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a temporary blue badge scheme for those experiencing temporary disability as a result of illness or injury.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
The Blue Badge scheme is primarily about helping people with a long-term disability, that affects their capacity to access the goods and services they need to use. Anyone may be entitled to a badge if they meet the eligibility criteria. The Department has...

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