§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what grants or loans are made by his Department, or by any body responsible to his Department, for the construction or conversion of buildings; if he will make the provision of adequate facilities for disabled people a 8W condition for such grants or loans; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisWhile the information is not readily available in the form requested, my hon. Friend can be assured that all such loans and grants from this Department are made on the understanding that the relevant statutory requirements are complied with, including those relating to the provision of adequate facilities for disabled people. I take every opportunity to remind the statutory authorities of the relevant sections of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 and have said that I expect them to comply with these sections.