§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what 907W regulatory approval has been sought by BAA to impose a public transport levy on users of car parks at its airports; [11240]
(2) what regulations govern the car parking charges that BAA impose at their airports; [11242]
(3) what future regulatory approval is required by the BAA to (a) vary a public transport levy on users of car parks at their airports and (b) ensure the money raised is invested in the most cost-effective way; [11238]
(4) if the imposition of a public transport levy on people using car parks at BAA airports will be part of the regulatory review being undertaken by the CAA; [11228]
(5) what regulatory requirements exist to ensure that there is competition among car park operators at airports owned by BAA; [11241]
(6) what monitoring is conducted by (a) his Department and (b) the CAA to ensure that the revenue from the levy imposed on car park users at south-east airports benefits the users paying the charge. [11239]
§ Mr. SpellarCar parking charges at BAA airports are a matter for the BAA and do not require any specific regulatory approval. They are, however, subject to general competition law and are open to investigation by the Office of Fair Trading under the Competition Act 1998. In addition, as part of its periodic review of the BAA London airports, the Competition Commission could investigate whether car parking charges levied by the airports give rise to public interest concerns.