HC Deb 03 July 1995 vol 263 c39W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what account is taken in the regulations on taxi licences of the transport needs of the disabled. [31420]

Mr. Moss

Belfast public hire taxis first licensed on or after 20 December 1994 must be wheelchair accessible. All other Belfast public hire taxis will have to be wheelchair accessible by 20 December 2000. Arrangements elsewhere in Northern Ireland are currently under consideration.