§ Baroness Flatherasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have conducted a study into the requirements of people with disabilities in relation to access and exhibits in the Millennium domes; including accessibility to the area itself by public transport. [HL913]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe New Millennium Experience Company established an Advisory Group in June 1997 to consider accessibility issues. Members of the group are drawn from a range of voluntary sector organisations covering physical, sensory and learning disabilities, mental health issues and the needs of older people. The group has met four times and provided advice to the company on a wide range of accessibility issues including transportation, parking, ticketing arrangement, and disability awareness training. The company is committed to ensuring access to the dome for all those who wish to visit.