Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 195821

Assistance Animals: Business

Tabled: 1 September 2023
Answered: 11 September 2023

Question

Sammy Wilson

Democratic Unionist PartyEast Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to include a commitment to create a requirement for all businesses to admit guide dogs in the Disability Action Plan.

Answer

Guide dog access is protected as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010. All businesses should be mindful of their duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people are able to access goods and services. The Disability Action Plan...

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