HC Deb 02 May 1984 vol 59 c152W
Mr. Wigley

asked the. Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of the cancellation of the Paraplegic Olympics at Illinois, Her Majesty's Government will take steps to facilitate the replacement of this event; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Macfarlane

Arrangements have been made for the transfer of the 7th Wheelchair Games to Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire. The Sports Council, a body sponsored by my Department, has offered £20,000 towards the cost of the event, which will be held from 23 July to 4 August.