HL Deb 31 July 1998 vol 592 cc257-8WA
Lord Islwyn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are considering giving any guidance to local authorities about car parking charges for the disabled in town centres. [HL3126]

Lord Whitty

Disabled people who are Orange Badge holders may park free of charge for up to three hours on yellow lines and without limit of time at on-street parking meters and pay-and-display areas (except in central London and a few other areas). This is a matter of regulation, not guidance.

Many local authorities allow Orange Badge holders to park free of charge at their off-street car parks but this is a decision for them and we do not offer guidance on it.