HC Deb 19 November 2002 vol 394 c81W
Mr. Chope

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many car parking spaces are available to(a) employees of his Department and (b) visitors to his Department within the proposed central London road user charging zone. [81859]

Mr. Leslie

Within the proposed central London charging zone there are(a) 41 car parking spaces available to employees of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, and (b) 14 car parking spaces available to visitors to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Mr. Chope

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the policy is of his Department in relation to the reimbursement of central London road user charges incurred by its employees. [81839]

Mr. Leslie

It is general departmental travel planning policy that staff should not use cars to commute to and from work. However, staff on official business who are required to drive their own vehicles, or hire vehicles, within the charging zone will be reimbursed.