Introductory text
Disabled Persons
Transport
Made 9th November 2011
Laid before Parliament 14th November 2011
Coming into force 19th December 2011
The Secretary of State for Transport makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 183(1), (4) and (5) of the Equality Act 2010f1.
In accordance with section 183(4) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committeef2 and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
In accordance with section 184(1), (2), and (3) of that Act and regulation 5(2) of the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Exemption Orders (Parliamentary Procedures) Regulations 2008f3, having consulted with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee and having regard to representations of the Committee, the Secretary of State has decided that this Order should be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Annotations
Footnotes
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The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee was established under section 125 of the Transport Act 1985 (c.67) and has a statutory duty to provide the Government with advice on the transport needs of disabled people.
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