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Park-and-ride Schemes

Thursday 16 December 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Government guidance to local authorities on developing bus improvement plans includes advice on park-and-ride services, as set out in the national bus strategy.
  • The Secretary of State has received applications submitted by Transport for London under section 163 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to dispose of operational land at London Underground stations.
  • These applications are considered carefully on a case-by-case basis by the government.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theresa Villiers Con
Transport
Context

The MP is inquiring about the role of park-and-ride schemes in encouraging public transport use.

Question

What discussions has the government had with transport authorities on the role of park-and-ride schemes in encouraging people to use public transport?

Answer from Robert Courts

Government guidance to local authorities on developing bus improvement plans includes advice on park-and-ride services, as set out in the national bus strategy.

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Q2 Theresa Villiers Con
Transport
Context

The MP is concerned about the potential closure of park-and-ride facilities at Cockfosters and High Barnet tube stations in London.

Question

Will the Government exercise their powers under section 163 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to prevent the Mayor from shutting down these facilities in Cockfosters and High Barnet and to ensure that these station car parks remain available for people to use?

Answer from Robert Courts

The Secretary of State has indeed received a number of applications submitted by Transport for London under section 163 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to dispose of operational land at London underground stations. These are considered carefully on a case-by-case basis, but my right hon. Friend's views have been heard very clearly.

Partly answered

Not addressed: specific intervention and use of powers under section 163

How: Considered Carefully On A Case-By-Case Basis

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