§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans his Department has made for the International Year of Disabled People 1981; what funds have been allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsIn support of local voluntary organisations, the Welsh Office has made a grant to the Wales Council for the Disabled for the establishment and servicing of a voluntary committee to co-ordinate activities in Wales throughout the year. Grants have been made also to the Youth Hostels Association (South Wales region) and Friends of the Young Disabled to support projects aimed at promoting the concept of opening up the countryside to the young disabled using YHA facilities. "An Access for the Disabled" building awards scheme has also been funded. In addition, a number of schemes for the disabled put forward by local authorities are being considered in the 1981–82 urban aid programme. It is not possible to say precisely at this stage what funds in total will be allocated for IYDP purposes.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales 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. Wyn RobertsThe Department's policies as they affect all client groups are under constant review.
The designation of 1981 as the IYDP will focus particular attention on the needs of disabled people.