HC Deb 03 February 1981 vol 998 c83W
25. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received on the International Year of Disabled People.

Mr. Rossi

I have not received any specific representations on the International Year of Disabled People, but it has been mentioned in correspondence I have received on a wide range of subjects.

32. Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further statement he can now make on the development of his Department's plans to mark the International Year of Disabled People.

54. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on progress in his Department in co-operating in the International Year for Disabled People.

Mr. Rossi

I refer the hon. Member and my hon. Friend to my reply to the right hon. Gentleman the Members for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Morris) and for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley)—[Vol. 997, c. 53]—on 19 January. Arrangements are progressing with regard to the special activities which I mentioned.

Mr. Foster

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how his Department's plans to mark the International Year of Disabled People will assist disabled persons living in areas of the United Kingdom such as County Durham.

Mr. Rossi

The aims of the International Year of Disabled People are to change attitudes towards disabled people; to increase awareness of their needs, abilities and aspirations; to promote their integration and participation in community life and to further the prevention of disability. I understand that a very wide range of events designed to reflect these objectives has been organised in County Durham and I hope that the hon. Member will help publicise them and actively participate in them.

57. Mr. Ennals

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied with the support the Government are giving to the International Year of Disabled People.

Mr. Rossi

Yes. I refer the right hon. Gentleman to the reply my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave to the right hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley) on 19 January.—[Vol. 997, c. 7.]