Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 115452

Parking: Cars

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Road Safety Strategy, published January 2026, whether the updated Manual for Streets will encourage an increase in the amount of road and parking space for cars.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Decisions on how to allocate road space between different modes remain for local authorities, designers and practitioners.