Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to negotiate for continued UK membership of the Blue Badge disability parking scheme.

The Blue Badge scheme is a UK scheme, enshrined in national legislation, and will continue after the UK’s exit from the EU.

The Government recognises the benefits of mutual recognition of badges across the EU for UK citizens travelling to Europe. We are considering carefully the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including for the continued recognition of Blue Badges.