Specific Statutory Roles

Section 125 and Schedule 5 to the Transport Act 1985: the legislation which established the Committee and sets out its remit and general procedures.

Section 70 of the Railways Act 1993 (as amended by paragraph 28 of schedule 17 to the Transport Act 2000): requires the Strategic Rail Authority to consult DPTAC on his code of practice for protecting the interests of disabled rail users.

Part V of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995: the Secretary of State has a statutory duty to consult DPTAC on any proposed vehicle accessibility regulations and before deciding whether to grant exemptions from accessibility regulations made under Part V in respect of taxis, public service vehicles and rail vehicles.

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specifications) Order 1999 (1999 no. 1319) specifies DPTAC as a cross-border public authority for the purposes of the Scotland Act 1998.

Section 142 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 requires the Mayor of London to consult DPTAC when preparing or revising his or her transport strategy.

For the purposes of Part 1 Section 3 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, DPTAC is defined as a public authority and listed in Schedule 1.

The Transport Act 2000 Section 145 and 151 requires the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales and the Greater London Authority to consult DPTAC before issuing guidance to travel concession authorities on the provision of half-price travel to disabled people.

Section 248 of the Transport Act 2000 requires the Secretary of State to consult DPTAC before issuing an order granting exemption to railway operators from providing substitute road services to disabled passengers.

Further details of all Acts of Parliament can be obtained from The Stationery Office at: http://www.opsi.gov.uk.

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