§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what guidance his Department is 180W currently giving to local authorities and housing associations on the design of wheelchair housing following the abandonment of Parker-Morris standards; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what guidance his Department is currently giving to local authorities and housing associations on the design of mobility housing following the abandonment of Parker-Morris standards; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyThe Department's guidance on the design of wheelchair and mobility housing, that is still extant, includes:
Circulars: 74/74 Housing for people who are physically handicapped; 59/78 Adaptations of housing for people who are physically handicapped. Occasional Papers: 2/74 Mobility housing; 2/75 Wheelchair housing. Last year my Department produced a film and an accompanying information pack which covered the full range of ways in which the varied housing needs of the disabled can be met—this included the design of wheelchair and mobility housing. The film has since been widely shown throughout the country at meetings which included representatives of local housing authorities and Housing Associations. The information pack included a full reading list, and I shall send a copy to the right. hon. Member.