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Written question asked by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2017. It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Friday, 22 December 2017 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Flitwick Station: Disability

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on disabled access to the platforms at Flitwick station.

Answer

No such discussions have taken place.

Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers are under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to improve access to premises or buildings and services so that disabled customers are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled customers. This reasonable adjustment duty is an anticipatory duty, which means that those who provide goods, facilities and services to members of the public are expected to anticipate the reasonable adjustments that disabled customers may require.

The delivery of accessible transport, including disabled access at stations and transport hubs is the responsibility of the Department for Transport.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120212
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Disability Flitwick Station
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk