§ Q3. Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Prime Minister if he will pay an official visit to the forthcoming permanent exhibition of aids for the physically disabled organised by the Disabled Living Foundation, details of which are in his possession.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend has at present no plans to do so.
§ Mr. Carter-JonesDoes the right hon. Gentleman recognise that he would be doing extremely good work for the dis- 1558 abled if he could persuade the Prime Minister to make an official visit to this exhibition, and that anything which is done to advance knowledge of the aids which are available to the disabled would be greatly welcomed by everyone? There are many hon. Members on both sides of the House who believe that the disabled are suffering too much because there is lack of knowledge of all the aids which are available to them.
§ Mr. MaudlingI recognise that the exhibition is an excellent enterprise. My right hon. Friend, who has many calls on his time, will, I know, be happy to consider the possibility. In the meantime, as the hon. Gentleman knows, my right hon. Friends who are responsible for the needs of the disabled are helping in any way they can.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is also an extremely important occasion for the severely disabled? Is he aware in particular of the help that the Disabled Living Foundation can give to local welfare authorities in helping the severely disabled? Will the right hon. Gentleman try to ensure that at least one senior Minister visits this important exhibition?
§ Mr. MaudlingCertainly I will. I think that it is a very important exhibition, and the Government are giving as much help as they can. On the question of a visit, I will talk to my right hon. Friend.