§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he is taking during the Government's presidency of the Council of Ministers to promote EC legislation on making public transport accessible to disabled people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorMy Department is committed to promoting and encouraging improved access to public transport for people with disabilities. We are working closely with disabled people as consumers and with the transport industries on the most effective way forward.
The scope for EC action is limited by the subsidiarity principle, in so far as this does not apply, the Government will take forward measures to assist disabled people during the United Kingdom presidency.