HC Deb 26 January 1977 vol 924 c675W
Mr. Roderick

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what provision will be made in the Welsh Assembly buildings for members, staff and members of the public who use invalid chairs.

Mr. Marks

I have been asked to reply.

Ramps will be provided to facilitate entry to the Exchange Building from the forecourt, and to enable disabled members to reach the raised seating in the Assembly Chambers. A lift will service the basement, ground and first floors and

31st December 1959* 31st December 1966
Type of Care Number of registered persons (1,000's) Number of children permitted (1,000's) Number of children per 1,000 under 5 Number of registered persons (1,000's) Number of children permitted (1,000's) Number of children per 1,000 under 5
Full Day No breakdown available No breakdown available
Sessional
Total 1.3 10.2 3.0 3.9 32.3 7.8
31st December 1970* 31st March 1976
Type of Care Number of registered persons (1,000's) Number of children permitted (1,000's) Number of children per 1,000 under 5 Number of registered persons (1,000's) Number of children permitted (1,000's) Number of children per 1,000 under 5
Full Day 20.5 47.9 12.0 29.0 65.6 19.1
Sessional 5.1 37.0 9.3 2.7 19.0 5.5
Total 25.6 84.9 21.3 31.7 84.6 24.6
* Information is not available for 1956 or 1971.
† These figures are the latest available and are provisional.
All figures relate to England and Wales.

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