For your information, below is the reply that I got from my MP Ann Coffey regarding clause 56 of the Protection of Freedoms Bill that allows parking enforcement firms to pursue registered keepers of cars for private parking penalties. “Thanks for letting me know your concerns about the Protection of Freedoms Bill. This is a wide-ranging Bill, and most people would welcome the proposal to ban wheel clamping. However, Clause 56 is clearly a problem, and this has been flagged up by Consumer Focus, Trading Standards, the CAB and others. Private car parks are everywhere these days and it seems that there is scope here for car owners to be fined when they have not necessarily done anything wrong. The Bill comes back to the House of Commons next month for further consideration by MPs. This Clause may be amended in Committee. If you want to follow the progress of the legislation so far, this is the link you need http://services.parliament.uk/bills/201011/protectionoffreedoms.html Meanwhile, I have written to the Home Secretary, taking up the point you have made regarding parking charges liability and I will let you know when I have a reply. ANN COFFEY MP”