§ 128. Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in how many housing developments passed by local authorities to his Department for approval, provision has been made for disabled people under Section 3 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. ChannonLocal authorities in England have submitted proposals for 97 dwellings for the disabled in 30 housing schemes since Section 3 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, came into force. Authorities were, of course, providing purpose-built dwellings for the disabled before the passing of this Act.
§ 152. Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment since the passing of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, how many ramps have been fitted to staircases or steps; and how many requests for or suggestions of such provision have been refused.
§ Mr. Graham PageThis information is not readily available. Ramps are not specified in Section 4 of the Act and are not always the most suitable means of providing access for the disabled. No proposal by a local authority for the provision of such means has been refused by my Department.