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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Peter Bottomley (Conservative), on Wednesday, 22 February 1995, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 9 members in total.

TAXIS FOR USERS WITH WHEELCHAIRS

That this House gives a particular welcome to the Government announcement, in paragraphs 5 and 6 of the response, Command 2715, to the Transport Select Committee's recommendations on Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles, that vehicles newly licensed as a taxi will have to be wheelchair accessible and that after a 10 year transition period, all taxis will be wheelchair accessible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

TAXIS FOR USERS WITH WHEELCHAIRS (658A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Barnes (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 23 February 1995. It has been signed by 35 members in total.
at end add `, but believes that the Government could show a greater commitment for the well-being of wheelchair users when using taxis by supporting the principles contained in the Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
658 
658A1 
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Taxis Wheelchairs
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk