Member

I also raise the issue of my noble friend Lady Campbell of Surbiton having to contribute remotely. Any disabled Peer who is allowed to speak remotely has to speak first in the debate after the mover of the amendment. They have no opportunity to raise questions or intervene. I recognise that the technology is not easy, but they are not able to contribute in this debate on an equal basis. I have said before that it would be sad if the only place that we are talking about equal access for disabled people in this country is through the Bill, but this is Parliament. If we cannot give equal access to disabled people here, what are we actually doing?