CAR PARKING ON PAVEMENTS

Early day motion 206, tabled 29 June 2015 by Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party). Signed by 58 members.

That this House supports the campaign by Guide Dogs for the Blind and others to stop cars parking on pavements; considers that parking on pavements is a hindrance to many pedestrians, particularly those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, as well as being of great danger to those who are blind or visually impaired, because of the training of guide dogs, who are trained to lead their owners into open spaces like a carriageway, rather than narrow space between wall and vehicle; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for powers to legislate for this to be given to the devolved governments and local authorities, while noting that increased awareness of the issue could improve the situation, which is often caused by lack of consideration for vulnerable pedestrians.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 35, Labour 11, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.