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London Underground: Access

Asked by Jas AthwalLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 25 March 2025UIN 38784

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Mayor of London on improving accessibility on the London Underground.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently and with dignity. Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London on a variety of issues including accessibility of their network. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL is responsible for managing the London Underground.

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