Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72148

Parking: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the introduction of car parking charges on (a) access to outdoor walking spaces and (b) public health.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
Car parking charges for publicly-owned car parks are primarily a matter for local authorities. Local actions can encourage sustainable travel choices and reduce car dependency, potentially enhancing air quality and promoting active lifestyles, and local a...
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