§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps his Department has taken to examine misuse of the orange badge parking concession scheme; and what plans he has to curb such abuse. [31873]
§ Mr. NorrisFollowing a comprehensive review of the working of the scheme new regulations were introduced in 1992 which, among other things, sought to reduce 25W abuse of the scheme by making enforcement easier. We are seeking a legislative opportunity for the creation of new powers which will allow traffic wardens and parking attendants to inspect orange badges on demand.