Question follow-through · 5773

Blue Badge Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness the Blue Badge application process for people with non-visible or hidden disabilities, including deafness.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
1 Jun 2026
Target answer date
3 Jun 2026
Answer
8 Jun 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 1 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness the Blue Badge application process for people with non-visible or hidden disabilities, including deafness.

  2. 3 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 8 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The model proforma was last reviewed in 2019 following the changes to the eligibility criteria. The Department works with the Blue Badge Digital Service supplier and with local authorities to help improve the service for all applications from people with ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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