MPs Call For Curbs on PPCs in Parliament

bargepole

A lively debate, with Parking Eye coming in for heavy criticism from our elected representatives. A pity that Robert Goodwill keeps trotting out the DVLA party line about ATAs, Codes of Practice, and robust safeguards, but maybe Mr Pickles will take a different tack:


http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2015-03-16a.610.0&s=DVLA#g618.1

Marktheshark

Mr Pickles must have an e-mail

bazster

I note that Mr. Evans described PE's activities at one site as "a scam". He's protected by parliamentary privilege, but can we quote him I wonder?

enfield_freddy

I urge my hon. Friend the Member for Ribble Valley to discuss any concerns he has directly with the parking operator, and if he is not satisfied, with the accredited trade association. Providing them with details of any cases in which his constituents have experienced questionable actions or bad behaviour will allow the ATA to investigate and to take the necessary action.


but the BPA say


The Approved Operator Scheme (AOS) and its Code of Practice was developed by the BPA to bring a degree of regulation to an industry without primary legislation. Regrettably as we are not a regulatory authority, we are not empowered to become involved in individual disputes between the motorist and the car park operator and have no authority to overturn an operator’s decision. Therefore, any action regarding your individual circumstances are out of our control and should be directed to the operator.


catch 22 ?


do politicians actually know what they are spouting

bazster

Indeed Freddy. The BPA has fooled politicians into believing it is a regulator, whilst telling the complete opposite to anyone who actually asks it to do some regulating.

enfield_freddy

yup , pity government's can,t read small print.


(bloody hell , did I get something correct for once?)

bargepole

enfield_freddy wrote: »

yup , pity government's can,t read small print.


(bloody hell , did I get something correct for once?)

Yes, apart from the misplaced apostrophe in governments, and the use of a comma instead of an apostrophe in 'can't'.

Hot_Bring

If you live in a constituency that could swing a number of ways ( ooo, er misses ! ) then it's worth contacting your GE candidates to ask what their stance on parking on private land is. My candidates have just all received an email with links to this board, the link to last nights debate and evidence of DVLA selling data to corrupt companies.

Let's see what they come back with considering they want my vote.

enfield_freddy

my sincere apologies ,


however I am left handed , and might have a slight excuse

enfield_freddy

bazster

bargepole wrote: »

Yes, apart from the misplaced apostrophe in governments, and the use of a comma instead of an apostrophe in 'can't'.

And the absence of capitals...