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Parking: Private Sector

Asked by Nadia WhittomeLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 15 October 2025UIN 77695

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of capping (a) private parking charges and (b) penalty fees at a (i) fair and (ii) proportionate level.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

This government is determined to drive up standards in the private parking sector. It has recently outlined, in a public consultation, its proposals to better protect and support motorists whilst balancing the legitimate needs of private parking operators.

Specific views are being sought on the level of parking charge caps and on the appeals service.

The consultation closed on 26th September.

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