<p>The Housing Needs of People with Disabilities</p>

Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children – in the Senedd at 3:06 pm on 22 June 2016.

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Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour 3:06, 22 June 2016

That’s a very important question about listening and learning from individuals and their experiences, and as a Minister, I’m very keen to enhance that opportunity. Listening to the views of people with disabilities is important, and I welcome the points you raise through Mia Thorne today. We are also keen to work closely with other organisations to make representations as and when they require. Part M of the building regulations provides for all new housing to have accessible approaches to the main entrance, usable toilet facilities at the entrance level, and suitable door and corridor width to make them accessible for a range of disabilities. I think what we need to do is continue to learn about the experiences that people have on a day-to-day basis, which will influence Government policy long term.