Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2026 to Question 21976 on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, whether her Department has (a) requested and (b) received an evaluation of the trial of higher-level Penalty Charge Notices from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council; and whether she plans to undertake an independent assessment of the trial's outcomes.

The Department for Transport has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.