HC Deb 14 March 1990 vol 169 c267W
Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment which voluntary organisations he consulted on "Local Government and Housing Act 1989: Implementation of Part VIII, House Adaptations for Disabled People".

Mr. Chope

We made copies of a draft of a circular entitled "House Adaptations for Disabled People" generally available, and welcomed comments from any organisation or individual with an interest. We specifically sought the views of:

  • The British Council of Organisations of Disabled People
  • The Royal Association of Disability and Rehabilitation "Panel of Four" c/o Royal National Institute for the Deaf
  • Royal National Institute for the Blind
  • Access Committee for England
  • The Centre on Environment for the Handicapped
  • MIND
  • MENCAP
  • The Disability Income Group
  • National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Shelter
  • Age Concern