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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Roadside Rescue and Recovery: Statutory Fees

Thursday 4 November 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Home Office is currently considering responses to a targeted stakeholder consultation on the level of statutory fees for vehicle recovery.
  • The fees paid to family-run businesses providing vehicle recovery service have not risen since 2008.
  • The Home Office is reviewing responses to ensure these fees adequately cover current costs and operational needs for a sustainable service.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Aldous Con
Transport
Context

The question addresses concerns about the equitable distribution of statutory fees for vehicle recovery services to ensure their long-term viability. The speaker is seeking information on recent discussions with the Home Secretary regarding this issue.

Question

What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Home Secretary on ensuring that the statutory fees for roadside rescue and recovery are set and distributed in an equitable manner to ensure the long-term viability of that sector?

Answer from Trudy Harrison

The Home Office is currently considering responses to a targeted stakeholder consultation on the level of statutory fees for vehicle recovery.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not address whether there have been specific discussions with the Home Secretary or detailed plans to ensure equitable distribution and long-term viability.

How: Under Review

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Q2 Peter Aldous Con
Transport
Context

The speaker follows up on the previous question, highlighting that the current fees have not increased since 2008 and cases where operators receive less than half of the statutory fee. The questioner stresses this is unsustainable and unethical.

Question

The fees paid to family-run businesses providing vehicle recovery service have not risen since 2008, with some operators receiving less than 50% of the statutory fee, which is unsustainable and unethical. Will my hon. Friend work with her counterparts in the Home Office to ensure proper arrangements for long-term viability and road safety?

Answer from Trudy Harrison

Absolutely. The Home Office is reviewing responses to a consultation on statutory fees for vehicle recovery, aiming to gather evidence to ensure these fees adequately cover current costs and operational needs for a sustainable service.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to specific actions or timelines with colleagues in the Home Office beyond reviewing responses to the consultation.

How: Under Review

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