Building for equality: disability and the built environment (HC 631 of session 2016-17). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report

Women and Equalities Committee

House of Commons, 2017
Building for equality: disability and the built environment (HC 631 of session 2016-17). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report Download document

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Women and Equalities Committee

Abstract

Investigates how access and inclusion in the building environment can be improved for disabled people covering better strategic leadership by Government, developing sound local plans where consent is only given if sufficient provision for accessibility is included, accessible housing and inclusive streetscapes.

History

House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee. Ninth report. Related to the following: Government response to the Report of the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee - building for equality: disability and the built environment (MHCLG, 2018).

Subjects

  • Accessibility
  • Provision for disabled people
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

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