HC Deb 25 November 1980 vol 994 c76W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has had from the chairman of the Committee on Restrictions Against Disabled People with regard to the recasting of the building regulations; what action he has taken; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

I have written to the chairman of the Committee on Restrictions Against Disabled People confirming our support for the principle of freedom of access for the disabled, and assuring him that in our review of the building control system we shall be keeping the interests of disabled people in mind.