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<p> </p><p>In March 2013, the Department for Transport made use of a number of time-limited
exemptions available within EU Regulation 181/2011. These included an exemption from
the requirement for drivers to undertake mandatory disability awareness training.
However, we are also committed to review the use of the disability awareness training
exemption in March 2014, this process is largely complete.</p><p> </p><p>To inform
the review, on 24 February 2014 my noble Friend, the Minister of State for Transport,
Baroness Kramer, wrote to bus industry representatives requesting information on the
structure and effectiveness of disability awareness training courses currently offered
and sought an update on the percentage of drivers that have completed this important
training. A copy of this letter was also sent to disability stakeholders and charities
with an interest in disability awareness training, seeking their input on this issue.</p><p>
</p><p>Throughout March, the Department received many comprehensive responses on this
subject from a range of stakeholders and we are currently working through this information.
Once we have considered all responses in detail, Baroness Kramer will provide further
details on how the Department intends to proceed shortly.</p>
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