§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked the Chairman of Committees:
Whether there are any plans to site pay stations for the London congestion charge within the precincts of the House of Lords. [HL6000]
§ The Chairman of Committees (Lord Tordoff)The noble Lord makes a useful suggestion. Transport for100WA London states that it will be possible to pay the congestion charge at retail outlets across Greater London, though it is not yet clear what form these "retail outlets" will take and whether it will be possible to locate one within the Palace of Westminster. Other options for payment outlined by Transport for London include payment by credit or debit card at self-service machines, and the purchase of weekly, monthly or annual "season tickets". Once we have more detail on these options, the two Houses will explore ways to facilitate payment by Members and staff. I shall write to the noble Lord again when the position is clearer.