Parking: Pedestrian Areas — Written Question

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with local authorities on ensuring the safety of (a) wheelchair users, (b) people with visual impairments and (c) parents with prams when pavements are obstructed by parked vehicles.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with local authorities on these matters. The Government fully understands the serious problems that vehicles parked on the pavement, and other obstacles on the pavement, can cause for pedestrians, especia...

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