Written question asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 February 2019. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Taxis: Guide Dogs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if the Government will publish a timeframe for the introduction of legislation to address discrimination against guide dog owners using taxis.
- Answer
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It is already illegal for a taxi or private hire driver to refuse carriage to a passenger on the grounds that they are accompanied by an assistance dog. Responsibility for ensuring that drivers understand their legal duties, and for taking action against those alleged to have acted discriminatorily, rests with local licensing authorities.
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- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 226194
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Guide dogs Discrimination Taxis Visual impairment
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- 2019-08-12 15:11:47 +0100
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