Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Valerie Vaz and John Penrose

Thursday 9th February 2012 Commons Chamber

[John Penrose]

I agree with the right hon. Lady that it is vital that we have properly accessible attractions and accommodation. Indeed, a great deal of work has been done to make sure that the important legal obligations, as well as commercial opportunities, in respect of making accommodation available to people with disabilities are well understood and the opportunity is grasped. However, it has always been the case that prices alter during the season, as is entirely natural. What has happened in London is that the LOCOG block booking—she will be aware of it, as it was part of the original Olympics deal—meant there was a restriction in supply. That has now been eased as a result of the additional rooms that LOCOG has just released.

[Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)]

8. What progress his Department has made on his plans to merge Sport England and UK Sport; and if he will make a statement.