§ Mr. Wallerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about the outcome of the conference, "Transport Without Handicap, A Priority for Europe" on 1 and 2 December.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThis conference, which was organised by the Department of Transport as one of the initiatives to mark the United Kingdom presidency of the European Community, brought together nearly 500 people from 13 countries of Europe to discuss recent developments and future needs in the field of transport for disabled people. Delegates and speakers included representatives of transport operators, local and national Governments, voluntary sector groups and a large number of disabled transport users.
The conference provided a forum for an exchange of experience and expertise on a Europe wide basis and an opportunity to identify priority areas for future initiatives at both national and international levels.