Schedule 1 - The Olympic Delivery Authority
London Olympics Bill
2:00 pm
David Amess (Southend West, Conservative)
I remind the Committee that with this we are discussing the following: Amendment No. 8, in page 30, line 28, at end insert
'(21A) In section 49D of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50) (power to impose specific duties) after subsection (1) insert—
''(1A) A public authority for the purposes of subsection (1) includes the Olympic Delivery Authority.''.'.
Amendment No. 2, in clause 4, page 2, line 40, after 'Olympics', insert
'including ensuring that adequate arrangements are made to ensure that premises and facilities are fully accessible to disabled people,'.
Amendment No. 3, in page 3, line 35, at end insert
'and
(c) contribute to social inclusion and the promotion of diversity and equality'.
Amendment No. 4, in clause 8, page 6, line 21, at end insert
'(including the provision of transport which is accessible for disabled people)'.
Amendment No. 5, in page 7, line 3, after 'plan,', insert—
'(ja) the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee,'.
New clause 1—Grants for accessibility improvements—
'The Secretary of State may make grants for the purpose of assisting any person to make improvements to highways, services, accommodation, tourist facilities, and cultural and entertainment venues which would assist disabled people in attending the London Olympics.'.
Perhaps I should say at the outset that it is certainly warm in the room so it is perfectly in order for hon. Gentlemen to remove their jackets and hon. Ladies to do likewise, but I really think that it should stop there.