§ 38. Mr. DarvillTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures he is taking to improve access for the disabled to polling stations. [103999]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienGuidance on national minimum access standards for disabled voters was issued in June 1999; new guidance on disabled access is being developed; grants are available for temporary ramps and polling screens; and, the Representation of the People Bill provides for the piloting of alternative voting arrangements at local elections to improve access to voting.