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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Thursday, 30 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2017. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his policy is on introducing proposals in the Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Bill.

Answer

In responding to the Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Private Members Bill debate in the House of Commons on the 18 November 2016, my Rt Hon Friend, the Minister of State for Transport, committed to bringing forward a package of measures to support access to taxis and private hire vehicles for disabled passengers.

The Department plans to consult shortly on revised Best Practice Guidance for local licensing authorities, which will include strengthened recommendations relating to the provision of disability awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69958
Session
2016-17
Related items
Taxis: Disability
Friday, 8 September 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Disability Discrimination Taxis Training
Legislation
Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Bill 2016-17
Link
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