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We believe that inconsistent interpretation and “driver discretion” create unsafe situations, distress and barriers for the users of such aids to access transport to, for example access education, healthcare and community life. Clear national guidance could prevent conflict, improve safety and ensure equal treatment under the Equality Act 2010.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":161,"created_at":"2026-02-21T14:23:02.606Z","updated_at":"2026-04-21T21:23:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-26T10:56:28.448Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-21T17:39:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Natasha Sarah Collin","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"United Kingdom","code":"GB","signature_count":161}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"name":"Aldershot","ons_code":"E14001063","mp":"Alex Baker 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Transport Minister Keir Mather MP responded on behalf of the Government.\nRead the transcript (https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-03-26/debates/6F78AF79-C039-474A-8ED5-DAEBC68F847B/TransportAccessibilityForDisabledPeople)\nWatch it in full (https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/c8f7eeae-9e39-4c90-8efa-f3e1eecaccfd?in=14:02:11)\nRead the research briefing (https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2026-0048/)\nExplainer\nBackbench Business debates give MPs an opportunity to debate a topic of their choice, and receive a response from the Government.\nThey are a way to:\nraise awareness of an issue\nseek to influence government policy\nput the views of backbench MPs, political parties, and the Government on record.\nThey do not generally involve a vote on a particular action or decision.\nSee our visual explainer (https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/cet-backbench-business-debates/index.html) on how these debates work.\nYour UK Parliament newsletter\nSign up (https://parliament.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=098af33234df9814f59fb205f&id=6e29cb1262) to a regular newsletter on the work of Parliament and how to get involved.\n","created_at":"2026-03-31T14:22:05.906Z","updated_at":"2026-03-31T14:22:05.906Z"}]}}}