disability

"For the future, not only future organisers, but for any country around the world, any city community that has historical sites that are not accessible for persons with disabilities, it's a blueprint."

Critics have been calling for the government to address the rising cost of the Motability scheme, which allows people on certain disability benefits to lease vehicles more cheaply, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

In fact the vast majority of new cases involve children without the intellectual disabilities often associated with stereotypical autistic behavior, such as sensitivities to touch and an absence of verbal skills.

There is speculation that the Budget could include changes to the Motability scheme which helps those with disabilities lease cars.

But there is still a "disproportionate" number of disadvantaged children, he said, particularly pupils with special educational needs and disabilities missing their lessons too often.