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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Disabled People: Building Adjustments

Wednesday 26 October 2022 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Christine Jardine asked about the timescale for implementing provisions in the Equality Act 2010 regarding reasonable adjustments to common parts of buildings for disabled people.
  • The consultation on the implementation details closed on 18 August 2022, and the government is analyzing responses before proceeding with regulations and guidance.
  • Christine Jardine highlighted that access to public buildings is a major concern for her constituents, particularly for wheelchair users.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Christine Jardine Lib Dem Edinburgh West
Women & Equalities
Context

The question arises from the need to address accessibility issues in public buildings, particularly regarding common parts of buildings for disabled individuals. The consultation period has concluded.

Question

What her timescale is for the commencement and implementation of provisions in the Equality Act 2010 on reasonable adjustments to common parts of buildings for disabled people?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch

We are committed to the commencement of this provision of the Equality Act 2010. Our consultation on the detail of implementation closed on 18 August 2022, and we are analysing responses before taking further steps. We expect to introduce regulations and prepare comprehensive guidance prior to commencement in England and Wales in due course.

Partly answered

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Q2 Christine Jardine Lib Dem Edinburgh West
Women & Equalities Standards & Ethics
Context

The MP highlights that access to public buildings is a major concern, especially with almost half a million wheelchair users awaiting the results of a recent consultation. The Minister's commitment is questioned due to ongoing chaos.

Question

I welcome the Minister to her place. Access to public buildings is one of issues that my constituents most often bring to me: those who have a problem with accessibility feel that they are excluded in many ways. I know that, in England and Wales, there are almost half a million wheelchair users who are awaiting the results of the consultation for their own homes as much as for public buildings. I welcome the Minister's statement, but can she assure us that this matter will not be put aside in the recent chaos?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch

That is something that we have committed to. Obviously, it is important to properly address the cost implications of implementation given everything that is happening, and we will do everything that we can to further this piece of work.

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