Written question asked by Lee Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 2009. It was answered by Lord Khan of Tooting (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Taxis: Disabled

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what recent discussions his Department has had on the merits of setting outline design parameters for wheelchairs to allow for their access to and secure fixing in taxis.

Answer: The Department for Transport has recently carried out a consultation exercise about how best to enhance the provision of taxis for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users. The consultation asked about the broad policy approach as well as technical specifications. As part of this exercise, officials engaged in discussions with a range of organisations and arranged regional roadshows.I announced the way forward in a written ministerial statement on 28 October 2009.

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