§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if Her Majesty's Government will make grants available for the installation of hand rails next to steps for public buildings;
605W(2) if Her Majesty's Government will provide grants for permanent ramps for public buildings to give access to the disabled.
§ Mr. BaldryI have been asked to reply.
No. A significant proportion of those who use public buildings are people with disabilities and the responsible building owner or building manager will appreciate that it is his job to see that, to give access to his building, handrails are installed by any steps, or ramps provided.