Written question asked by Archie Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 February 2005. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 3 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much is available in the Access for All fund to improve disabled access at railway stations; and what criteria are used for distribution of grants from the fund; what the passenger footfall is of each railway station prioritised or considered under the Access For All fund; and how much funding has been allocated from the fund to each station.

Answer: Mr. Norman: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much is available in the Access for All fund to improve disabled access at railway stations; and what criteria are used for distribution of grants from the fund; [211900] (2) what the passenger footfall is of each railway station prioritised or considered under the Access For All fund; and how much funding has been allocated from the fund to each station. [211956] Mr. McNulty: The Strategic Rail Authority intends to publish a consultation document on its Accessibility Strategy shortly. The document will deal with the prioritisation and funding of work at stations to improve accessibility. Copies will be placed in the Library of the House.

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