HC Deb 03 March 1998 vol 307 c854
37. Mr. Swayne

What assessment has been made of the cost of enforcing proposals to limit the availability of workplace parking. [30659]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The Government are currently looking at the potential costs and benefits of a levy on non-residential parking places. Administration and enforcement arrangements are of course an important element in that.

Mr. Swayne

I find that most regrettable. Does the hon. Lady agree that, given the Government's aspirations to reducing congestion, this is a daft idea that will increase congestion by 20 per cent. and load new costs on to small businesses, many of which will be rural?

Ms Jackson

No—and anything that causes the hon. Gentleman regret is music to my ears.