§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he holds on the provision by other European Union countries of disabled drivers' parking permits similar to the orange badge; and if he will list all those that are recognised for parking purposes in this country in line with the decisions of 6 December 1977 European Conference of Ministers of Transport.
§ Mr. NorrisFormal reciprocal parking arrangements exist with the following European Union countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden, and also with Switzerland. All these countries operate national schemes similar to the orange badge scheme. There are no formal reciprocal arrangements with Greece, the Republic of Ireland or in Spain, though concessions may be available in the Republic of Ireland and in Spain. Details of known parking concessions throughout Europe are set out in the Department's leaflet "Reciprocal parking arrangements for disabled and blind people in Europe". I am sending a copy to the hon. Member.