I have given way earlier. I would like to pursue my own argument, if I may. We have heard that the fee has sat at £80 — or £30, because most people pay within the deemed period — since 2006. Whether you like it or not, there have been considerable increases in offences since that time. We were given very clear evidence on that. That means that the deterrent is not working and is not sufficient. As a result, some of those who are continuing to flout the law, as I have highlighted, will be increasing road safety issues. They will be parking inappropriately, without receiving the appropriate penalty to act as a deterrent. That danger remains. It is very clear from the increased number of tickets that it is not doing that job as we wish it to do.

I got one ticket a number of years ago. My trailer was not parked perfectly, even though I had a ticket on the car. It was at the very far end of the car park. I thought it was well away from everybody. I had to pay my ticket. I reckoned that it was not parked correctly and I paid my ticket. I learned my lesson. I have since ensured that I have parked meticulously. I check when I have to, and always endeavour to be back at the car within the appropriate period.

This is a very emotive issue. People can go on a crusade against car-parking attendants, or red coats, but picture your local town without car-parking attendants. The Member for East Londonderry suggested that you should be able to stay for much longer outside the butcher’s shop.