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Asked by David TaylorLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 90022

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using automated parking systems to help tackle (a) congestion and (b) parking issues.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The government recognises the growth of automated vehicle technologies and services in the UK.

The government is focused on delivering the Private Parking Code of Practice, which is being developed in accordance with the Private Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019. Any technological innovations will need to be compliant with the standards in the Code which will be made public in due course.

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