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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party), on Wednesday, 25 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 40 members in total.


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That this House is concerned that discrimination against assistance dog owners is widespread, with three-quarters of owners surveyed in the UK refused access to a business; recognises that owners of assistance dogs are entitled by law to access goods and services without discrimination; applauds the efforts of Guide Dogs for the introduction of disability equality training to raise awareness of the Equality Act 2010; and understands the emotional impact on assistance dog owners of facing discrimination and confrontation when trying to carry out everyday activities.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
102 
Session
2016-17
Other sponsors
Douglas Chapman
Neil Gray
Kirsten Oswald
Mhairi Black
Marion Fellows
Subjects
Disability Animals Discrimination Service industries
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk