§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his policy towards sport for the disabled, including the mentally disabled.
§ Mr. MonroMy policy towards sport for the disabled, including the mentally disabled, remains much the same as that outlined in my speech at Inverness in September 1978. I shall send the relevant extract to my hon. Friend.
I would only add that I also wish to see improved co-ordination between the voluntary bodies concerned. I am, therefore, pleased to note the recent initiative taken by the Sports Council to assist the establishment of a generally acceptable co-ordinating body to represent all disabled sports organisations, and the concurrent action which it has inspired to clarify the need for a governing body of sport for the mentally handicapped.