Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 28 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which government department in Northern Ireland will be responsible for preparing proposals to remove the transport exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; and when the consultation process will begin.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which government department in Northern Ireland will be responsible for preparing proposals to remove the transport exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; and when the consultation process will begin. [101010] Angela Smith: The Department for Transport consulted on 29 November 2002 on the proposal to remove the exemption for transport services in Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in relation to GB. Once the outcome of this consultation is known it will be for the Department of the Environment and the Department for Regional Development to consider the implications for Northern Ireland and decide what action is appropriate. Any proposed action will be subject to public consultation in Northern Ireland but it is not yet possible to give a timescale for this.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101010; 405 c192W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Access Disability Equality Northern Ireland Public participation Transport
Legislation: Disability Discrimination Act 1995
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