§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what plans his Department has made for the International Year Disabled People 1981; what funds have been allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will conduct during the International Year of Disabled People 1981 a thorough review of all his Department's policies that affect disabled people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawOfficers of my Department are expected to have regard to the special needs of the disabled in all aspects of their work. In view of the aims of the International Year of Disabled People, I am arranging for heads of divisions and branches throughout the Department to be reminded of the need to be continually aware of the requirements and expectations of the disabled.