Question

To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what assessment has been made of the compliance of the access arrangements at the new Peers’ Entrance doorway with the requirement to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.

It has been confirmed by an independent assessment undertaken by an accessibility specialist that the Peers' Entrance provides an accessible step free access into the Palace of Westminster in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant Building Regulations.