Disabled People (Transport Access)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 28 October 2010.

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Photo of Norman Baker Norman Baker The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport 10:30, 28 October 2010

First, the Government have prioritised transport expenditure in recognition of the fact that it is very important in helping to grow the economy and in cutting carbon emissions.

Secondly, within that process, there are continuing programmes such as the access for all programme at railway stations, and we are considering how we deal with EU legislation and with other disability issues, which are a key part of my portfolio. I can assure the hon. Lady that the issue will not be lost. Indeed, she may want to know that next week I am meeting a number of groups, such as the Royal National Institute of Blind People, Scope, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People and so on to ensure that I am fully appraised of their views on the issue.