§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received, requesting the help of his Department concerning the admission of disabled people on the Monday of the 1981 Chelsea Rower Show; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiI understand the right hon. Gentleman has been in touch with this Department and that Lord Snowdon has also been in touch with my right hon. Friend, on this matter. I had already written to the president of the Royal Horticultural Society asking him to consider most sympathetically suggestions for ensuring that disabled people were accorded suitable access to the 1981 show. He has assured me that disabled people are welcomed to the show and that ramps will be provided to improve access for those in wheelchairs. However, he has explained that for practical reasons it is not possible to provide admission for disabled people on the Monday.