Committee publication · Engagement document · 27 March 2025 · HC 755
Easy Read - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Terms of Reference
From: Modernisation Committee
Summary
This is an Easy Read engagement document from the House of Commons Modernisation Committee inviting disabled people, MPs, and staff to share views on accessibility. The committee seeks feedback on five topics: physical accessibility of Westminster, collection of reasonable adjustments for disabled MPs and staff, inaccessible procedures and practices, information-sharing methods, and clarity of parliamentary communication. Responses are due by 9 May 2025.
Key findings
- Committee is conducting a call for views on accessibility for disabled people across Parliament
- Five specific consultation questions address: Westminster physical accessibility, reasonable adjustments processes, inaccessible procedures/practices, accessible information-sharing, and communication clarity
- Seeks input from disabled MPs, staff, and members of the public
- Consultation deadline is Monday 9 May 2025
- Responses can be submitted via email (modcom@parliament.uk) or online form
Tone
ProceduralTopics
Key actors
House of Commons, Parliament, Members of Parliament (MPs), Modernisation Committee, Disabled people, Parliamentary staff
Notable line
“We want to know how you think Parliament could be more accessible for disabled people.”
Key Quotes
“We want to work in ways that are more accessible for disabled people.”
“Accessible means something that can be used or understood by everyone.”
“We want to make Parliament more accessible for disabled MPS, other staff and people who visit.”
Source · parliament.uk record ↗