Written question asked by Harry Barnes (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 July 1998. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 1998 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what percentage of county courts in Derbyshire provide (a) wheelchair access, (b) disabled toilet facilities and (c) facilities for persons with seeing and hearing disabilities.

Answer: Mr. Barnes: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what percentage of county courts in Derbyshire provide (a) wheelchair access, (b) disabled toilet facilities and (c) facilities for persons with seeing and hearing disabilities. [51089] Mr. Hoon: There are three county courts in Derbyshire: Derby (at the Combined Court Centre), Chesterfield and Buxton. At Derby there is a lift and wheelchair access by the front door of the court. A wheelchair is also available and there are toilets for the disabled. There are no special facilities for the hard of hearing and those with seeing disabilities. At Chesterfield, there is a ramp into the court building, a lift and toilets for the disabled. There are no special facilities for the hard of hearing and those with seeing disabilities. At Buxton, there is no wheelchair access. The court is situated above a shop and there is no lift. However, there is a door bell at street level by the entrance of the court so that users can summon assistance. There are no special facilities for the hard of hearing and those with seeing disabilities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 316 c451W; 51089
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Access Disability Courts Buildings County courts Wheelchairs Derbyshire