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Public Transport: Disability

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 May 2025UIN 49778

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with Transport for London on improving the accessibility of the network for disabled people.

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 of London, and TfL is responsible for managing the London transport network.

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