Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that private car park operators (a) display clear signage, (b) impose proportionate fine costs and (c) do not impose additional hidden fees.

The Government is taking action to improve the regulation of the private parking industry. We are developing a new code of practice which will ensure the best possible protection for motorists and parking companies alike.

The code recognises the importance of clear signage and will outline new standards which industry must meet to be compliant.

Currently we are reviewing the levels of parking charges and debt recovery fees and have recently concluded a call for evidence regarding these elements. We intend to consult on the level of parking charges and debt recovery fees in due course.