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Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Thursday, 12 July 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 July 2012. It was answered by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 16 July 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Taxis: Disabled

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations she has received from (a) individuals and (b) organisations regarding the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 in respect of disabled access to taxis and private hire vehicles.

[117750]

Answer

Since 2 May 2012, Ministers at the Department for Transport have received 35 letters from MPs about the implementation of sections 165 and 167 of the Equality Act.

Since the Equality Act gained Royal Assent in 2010, I and my officials have held regular meetings with representatives of the taxi and private hire vehicle operator trades, local licensing authorities and interested groups, including those representing disabled people. These meetings have concerned a range of subjects relating to taxi and private hire vehicle operations, including discussions on access to taxi and private hire vehicles to disabled people. The Department has also answered a number of written and verbal enquires relating to taxi and private hire vehicle operations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117750; 548 c496W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Disability Taxis
Link
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