Clause 30
Equality Bill
4:15 pm
Ann Winterton (Congleton, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss new clause 7—Reasonable adjustments for babies and infants—
‘(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to a duty on providers of public services, where a physical feature puts a baby or infant aged under 5 at a substantial disadvantage in relation to a relevant matter in comparison with persons of other ages, to take such steps as it is reasonable to have to take to avoid the disadvantage.
(2) A reference in this section to a physical feature is a reference to—
(a) a feature arising from the design or construction of a building;
(b) a feature of an approach to, exit from or access to a building;
(c) a fixture or fitting, or furniture, furnishings, materials, equipment or other chattels, in or on premises or a vehicle;
(d) a feature arising from the design of a vehicle;
(e) a feature of an exit from or access to a vehicle;
(f) any other physical element or quality.
(3) Any reference in this section to chattels is to be read, in relation to Scotland, as a reference to moveable property.’.