§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he has recently taken to ensure access for disabled citizens to(a) cinemas (b) theatres and (c) sport grounds; and if he will make a statement. [28093]
§ Sir Hector MonroThe Scottish Arts Council and the Scottish Sports Council are already committed to helping to remove physical barriers and increase access for disabled people. Furthermore, in issuing directions to the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Sports Council under the National Lotteries etc. Act 1993, my right hon. and learned Friend made it clear that they should seek to ensure suitable access for those with physical or other disabilities to assets or facilities acquired through lottery funding. The provisions in the Disability Discrimination 119W Bill would require service providers, including those who operate cultural and entertainment facilities and sports stadiums, to remove physical barriers, where reasonable, in order to improve access for disabled people to their service.