§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to encourage major transport groups to pay more attention to the specific needs of disabled travellers.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Department of Transport is in regular contact, both directly and through the disabled persons transport advisory committee, with transport authorities and operators throughout the country to promote a better understanding of the transport needs of people with disabilities and to provide practical advice and information on how best to meet them.