Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 23370

Business: Visual Impairment

Tabled: 13 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to ensure that businesses comply with the Equality Act 2010 in granting access to disabled individuals accompanied by guide dogs.

Answer

Anneliese Dodds
The Equality Act 2010 is clear that disabled people should not be refused access to businesses or services because they have a guide dog. Any such refusals are likely to be unlawful. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published a range of guidan...

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