HC Deb 18 January 1982 vol 16 c5W
Sir David Price

asked the Lord President of the Council if, in respect of any of his responsibilities, he will list the specific contributions made to the International Year of Disabled People.

Mr. Pym

To mark the International Year of Disabled People the following improvements in facilities were made within the precincts of the Palace of Westminster:

  1. i. Two additional car parking spaces were made available in Star Court specifically for wheelchair users.
  2. ii. Work began in December to provide ramps and dropped kerbs to enable wheelchair users to enter New Palace Yard at Carriage Gates.

Two further proposed improvements are currently under consideration by the Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee to the Services Committee.

These are:

  1. (a) The Provision of a lift to provide access from Westminster Hall to the Grand Committee Room and Jubilee Room.
  2. (b) The provision of a ramp or lift connecting Westminster Hall with the Interview Rooms.