HC Deb 05 May 1998 vol 311 c327W
Mr. Levitt

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what were the outcomes of the recent consultation exercises on the accessibility of(a) taxis and (b) coaches to disabled people. [40829]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Informal consultation on our proposals for taxis and for buses and coaches under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has recently been completed. A large number of responses have been received from industry, from local authorities and from disability organisations. Those responses are still being analysed and the results will be incorporated in a further stage of consultation on the basis of draft regulations which will take place later in the year.