HL Deb 26 October 1999 vol 606 cc15-6WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many car parking spaces are available on the north side of the Mall in London; what are the categories of those who may obtain parking permits; and what are the charges made for parking in this area. [HL4168]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Responsibility for the subject of this question has been delegated to the Royal Parks Agency under its Chief Executive, Mr David Welch. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.

Letter to Lord Berkeley from the Head of Policy of The Royal Parks Agency, Ms Viviane Robertson, dated 26 October 1999

In the absence of the Chief Executive, Mr David Welch, I have been asked by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to reply to your parliamentary Question about parking spaces on the north side of the Mall in London.

There are 277 parking spaces available. The agency issues car parking permits to government departments and other organisations neighbouring the Mall, and they are responsible for allocating individual spaces to staff who work unsocial hours, are disabled, or for whom a car is essential to carry out their official business. The agency does not charge for parking in this area.

The Lord Chamberlain's office has just over 60 of these parking spaces for its staff.