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EDM number 102 in 2016-17, proposed by Patricia Gibson on 25/05/2016.
Categorised under the topics of Animals, Disability discrimination and Service industries.

That this House is concerned that discrimination against assistance dog owners is widespread, with three-quarters of owners surveyed in the UK refused access to a business; recognises that owners of assistance dogs are entitled by law to access goods and services without discrimination; applauds the efforts of Guide Dogs for the introduction of disability equality training to raise awareness of the Equality Act 2010; and understands the emotional impact on assistance dog owners of facing discrimination and confrontation when trying to carry out everyday activities.

This motion has been signed by a total of 40 MPs.