§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received concerning access for disabled people to polling stations during the Scottish parliamentary elections. [49325]
§ Mr. McLeishWe have received no representations directly concerning the Scottish Parliamentary elections. However, my officials, together with representatives from Capability Scotland, have recently held 2 seminars attended by officials from local authorities in Scotland responsible for electoral arrangements to highlight improvements which can be made to access at polling stations.