§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection 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 condition for such grants or loans: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John FraserMy Department gives grants to local authorities for consumer advice schemes and also provides grant assistance for some citizens' advice bureau services. Some of this money is used for converting and, to a much lesser extent, constructing buildings. I am satisfied that the local authorities and other organisations providing consumer advice centres and the national Association of Consumer Advice Bureaux are aware of and cater for the needs of the disabled. I do not therefore consider it necessary to alter the existing arrangements for approving grants.