Debates between Chloe Smith and Julian Sturdy during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Chloe Smith and Julian Sturdy
Wednesday 13th July 2022

(1 year, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Sturdy Portrait Julian Sturdy
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Sadly, Lib Dem-run City of York Council is continuing with its restrictions, which have an impact on blue badge holders, and is dodging decisions on city centre parking. This is causing a huge disadvantage to rural communities in my constituency who have poor transport links. Does the Minister agree that city centres should be accessible to all?

Chloe Smith Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Chloe Smith)
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Yes, passionately, and the Equality Act 2010 sets out ways in which local authorities should ensure that. I will make sure that departmental colleagues know of my hon. Friend’s concerns.

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