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Parking: Automatic Number Plate Recognition

Asked by Vikki SladeLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 June 2026UIN 7938

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to permit Automatic Number Plate Recognition to be used in council car parks.

Answered by Nesil Caliskan

The department has no current plans to alter how local authorities can use Automatic Number Plate Recognition for enforcement purposes in England and Wales but will keep this position under review.

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