Written questions

Disability: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 36860 · Tabled 10 Mar 2025 · Women and Equalities · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to reduce discrimination against disabled people in rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 18 Mar 2025

It is crucial that we ensure everyone is treated fairly when accessing services, so that they can thrive and reach their full potential. Under the Equality Act 2010, businesses that provide goods and services to the public are required not to discriminate...