Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Timms and Lee Pitcher

Wednesday 13th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Lee Pitcher (Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) (Lab)]

T4. Will the Minister have discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on how pavement design and layout can be improved to enhance navigability for blind and visually impaired people?

[The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)]

That is good example of the kind of discussion we need among Ministers responsible for disability across Government. Department for Transport guidance on inclusive mobility and on tactile paving surfaces advises how design and layout can inform visually impaired people, including about hazards and directions. I am happy to pursue the subject further with my hon. Friend.