§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, (1) 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;
(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.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe Government response to the International Year of Disabled People 1981 is being co-ordinated by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Services. Grants are being made by his Department and certain other Departments to assist voluntary organisations in their arrangements for the international year. As far as the Treasury's own staff are concerned, every effort is made with the help of the Property Services Agency to meet the special needs of disabled members of the staff and this provision will be reviewed during the coming year.
§ Sir David Priceasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, to mark the International Year of Disabled People, he will make the mobility allowance tax free in line with attendance allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.