§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the facilities which are made available for women's indoor abseiling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Moynihan[holding answer 5 February 1988]: I think I know what may have prompted my hon. Friend to ask this interesting question. So far as I am aware, there is no such provision in the Palace of Westminster. However, there are about 145 special climbing wall facilities in England and Wales as well as over 1,000 sports halls which provide abseiling facilities. Women, as well as men, have access to these facilities. Details of their location can be obtained from either the Sports Council or the Sports Council for Wales—Cyngor Chwaraeon Cymru.
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