§ Mr. HannamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidance his Department issues to local authorities with regard to the reinstatement of existing provision for disabled people, such as dropped kerbs and tactile pavements when roads are being repaired and reinstated.
§ Mr. FreemanHighway authorities are required under the Disabled Persons Act 1981 to have regard to disabled persons when considering the provisions of ramps at appropriate places between carriageways and footpaths. The Department of Transport's advice on these provisions, including such features as dropped kerbs and tactile pavements, is contained in departmental advice notes TA 52/87 "Design Considerations for Pelican and Zebra Crossings" and TA 57/87 "Roadside Features", and in the Department's disability unit circular 1/86. Where provisions are in place we would recommend that they are retained when roads are repaired and reinstated.