SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 24Workplace parking levy

Parking in the Palace of Westminster

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1

This paragraph has effect for the purposes of this Schedule and section 296 of this Act.

2

The Palace of Westminster shall be treated as premises occupied by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons acting jointly.

3

Every motor vehicle for which a parking place is provided at the Palace of Westminster shall be taken to be a motor vehicle used as mentioned in paragraph 3(1) above if it is a vehicle used—

a

by a Member or officer of either House of Parliament;

b

by a person employed as a member of the House of Lords staff;

c

by a person employed as a member of the House of Commons staff;

d

by a person employed by a member of either House of Parliament; or

e

by, or by an employee of, any person supplying or seeking to supply goods or services to—

i

the House of Lords,

ii

the House of Commons,

iii

any member or officer of either House of Parliament,

or any agent or sub-contractor of such a person.

4

No offence under this Schedule or regulations made under it is capable of being committed in relation to parking in the Palace of Westminster.

5

No right of entry conferred under or by virtue of this Schedule shall be exercisable in relation to the Palace of Westminster.

6

No penalty charge notice shall be issued in respect of parking in the Palace of Westminster.

7

In this paragraph—

  • “member of the House of Commons staff” means any person—

    1. a

      who was appointed by the House of Commons Commission; or

    2. b

      who is a member of the Speaker’s personal staff;

  • “member of the House of Lords staff” means any person who is employed under a contract of employment made with the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords.