Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on accessibility of workplaces to wheelchair users.

The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) protects disabled people from discrimination in the workplace. The Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and jobseekers to ensure that they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to their non-disabled colleagues. This could include improving access to premises for wheelchair users, through installing ramps or other auxiliary aids or services.