Disabled People’s Access to Transport

Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Alex Mayer
Thursday 20th March 2025

(2 weeks, 3 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nusrat Ghani Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
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I call Transport Committee member Alex Mayer.

Alex Mayer Portrait Alex Mayer (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard) (Lab)
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Our report highlights that the understanding of disabilities has changed since many of the relevant laws and regulations were put in place. This issue is about not only ramps for wheelchairs, for example, but conditions such as neurodiversity. Does my hon. Friend agree that making transport more accessible for those with hidden disabilities is important, not least because, for economic growth, we must use the talents of all?