❓ Hon Bob Thomas questions the decision to discontinue in-seat meal service on the Prospector train and inquires about provisions for aged and disabled passengers unable to access the buffet. The Minister's response indicates reliance on staff assistance.
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(1) What was the reason for this decision? (2) What provision will be made for aged and disabled passengers who are not able to access the buffet? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister
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17 October 2000
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(1)-(2) The in-seat meal service on the current Prospector service was discontinued several years ago and replaced with a buffet service. Passengers with special needs are able to request assistance from on-board staff. The present arrangements will continue when the new Prospector railcars are introduced.
(2) What provision will be made for aged and disabled passengers who are not able to access the buffet? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)-(2) The in-seat meal service on the current Prospector service was discontinued several years ago and replaced with a buffet service. Passengers with special needs are able to request assistance from on-board staff. The present arrangements will continue when the new Prospector railcars are introduced.
Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)-(2) The in-seat meal service on the current Prospector service was discontinued several years ago and replaced with a buffet service. Passengers with special needs are able to request assistance from on-board staff. The present arrangements will continue when the new Prospector railcars are introduced.
(2) What provision will be made for aged and disabled passengers who are not able to access the buffet? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)-(2) The in-seat meal service on the current Prospector service was discontinued several years ago and replaced with a buffet service. Passengers with special needs are able to request assistance from on-board staff. The present arrangements will continue when the new Prospector railcars are introduced.
Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)-(2) The in-seat meal service on the current Prospector service was discontinued several years ago and replaced with a buffet service. Passengers with special needs are able to request assistance from on-board staff. The present arrangements will continue when the new Prospector railcars are introduced.
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