§ Mr. CallaghanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to improve transport facilities for the disabled. [39964]
§ Mr. BowisThe transport provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act will enable us to make regulations to require new buses, trains and taxis to be fully accessible to disabled people, including wheelchair users. Discussions on the shape of those regulations are already underway with the transport industries and the disabled persons transport advisory committee. Full public consultation will also take place.
The Department's mobility unit has recently published its annual overview which sets out in more detail the work which is going on in this area. As in previous years copies have been sent to hon. Members.