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Public Transport Access: Sight Loss

Thursday 2 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Kate Osamor asked the Minister about funds for new accessible signage in public transport to ensure social distancing does not unfairly impact those with sight loss.
  • The Minister acknowledged the importance of accessibility and working closely with disability groups to ensure clear messaging and welcoming services.
  • The Minister noted that more progress needs to be made towards fully accessible public transport.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kate Osamor Labour (Co-op) Edmonton
Transport
Context

Discusses concerns raised by a blind constituent and the RNIB director about social distancing and accessibility on public transport.

Question

Asks if the Minister will reassure the RNIB and constituents like Janice by ensuring that all transport providers in England have funds for new accessible signage to enforce social distancing rules without unfairly impacting those with sight loss.

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris (The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport)

Acknowledges the importance of accessibility and working closely with disability groups; aims to ensure messaging is clear and services are welcoming, though notes more progress needs to be made towards fully accessible public transport.

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