§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Chairman of the Administration Committee (1) what plans she has for the provision of(a) Braille translation facilities, (b) Braille typing facilities, (c) lip reading training and (d) lip speaking training for hon. Members and their staff; [37458]
(2) what steps she is taking to promote awareness of the services available to the blind and visually impaired for contacting hon. Members; [37088]
(3) if there is provision for a constituent writing to an hon. Member in Braille to have their letter translated into print and the subsequent reply translated from print into Braille; [37089]
(4) what steps she is taking to promote awareness of the services available to the deaf and hard of hearing for contacting hon. Members; [37087]
683W(5) pursuant to the answer of 31 January 2002, Official Report, columns 507–08W, and following the resolutions of the House of 5 July 2001, what proportion of the new general services budget is earmarked for (a) the provision of special telephone equipment and Braille equipment and (b) training in their use, for the purpose of constituents contacting their Member of Parliament and vice versa. [37454]
§ Mrs. RoeI refer the hon. Member to the replies given to him on 31 January 2002,Official Report, columns 507–08W. These areas are not strictly the responsibility of the Administration Committee; however, I understand that the Director of Finance and Administration will be happy to assist the hon. Member with any queries or concerns.