HC Deb 24 October 1985 vol 84 cc220-1W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations his Department has received from organisations representing disabled people concerning the draft Cinemas (Safety) Regulations 1985.

Mr. Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations his Department has received from organisations representing disabled people concerning the draft Cinemas (Safety) Regulations 1985.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The Department has received 36 representations from organisations and individuals about the matters contained in the proposed guidance to the draft Cinemas (Safety) Regulations 1985.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the light of representations received from organisations representing people who are disabled, he will amend the draft Cinemas (Safety) Regulations 1985.

Mr. Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the light of representations received from organisations representing people who are disabled, he will amend the draft Cinemas (Safety) Regulations 1985.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The draft regulations are the same as the existing regulations, insofar as they affect disabled persons. We shall be taking account of the comments of interested bodies on the draft guidance associated with the regulations before issuing it in final form.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his policy on access to places of entertainment for people who are disabled.

Mr. Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his policy on access to places of entertainment for people who are disabled.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Our policy for those licensed places of public entertainment for which my right hon. Friend is responsible is to encourage licensing authorities and management to provide the greatest possible access for disabled people consistent with the safety of all members of the public using such places.

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