HC Deb 18 February 1981 vol 999 cc162-3W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further representations he has received about the admission of disabled people to this year's Chelsea Flower Show; what further action he is taking; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rossi

None. However, following my correspondence with the president of the Royal Horticultural Society, I understand that the society has now decided to make special arrangements to admit some 20 disabled members in wheelchairs to the show on the Monday. I am very glad that this has proved possible.

Mr. Graham

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to his reply to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Morris) on 12 February, if he will publish in the Official Report his Department's exchange of letters with the president of the Royal Horticultural Society about the admission of disabled people to this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

Mr. Rossi

The relevant content of my correspondence with the president of the Royal Horticultural Society and his reply was summarised in my reply to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Morris) on 12 February.—[Vol. 998, c. 415.] I see no purpose in publishing the texts of the letters, parts of which were personal and private.