Written question asked by Cat Smith (Labour) on Friday, 27 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 2017. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Taxis: Disability
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether proposed statutory guidance on taxi and private hire vehicle licensing will include a requirement for all drivers to undertake disability equality training.
- Answer
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The draft Accessibility Action Plan is currently being consulted upon, the Department will review and consult on best practice guidance for taxi and PHV licensing authorities, which will include strengthened recommendations on supporting accessible services.
The statutory guidance issued under section 177 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 will not include a requirement for all taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to undertake disability equality training as this is beyond the scope of the legislation which is to “protect children, and vulnerable individuals who are 18 or over, from harm.”
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- 110091
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- 2017-19
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- Subjects
- Disability Taxis Training
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