§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will 433W reorganise his Department's arrangements for the employment of thalidomide victims and other handicapped children; if he is aware that consultations with his Department and education establishments may take place too late for long-term planning to take place and that parents are not fully consulted; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanNo, Sir. I am satisfied that the resources of my Department and of the local education authorities which provide the youth employment service in most areas are sufficient to deal with thalidomide victims and other handicapped young people. Careers officers of the youth employment service give advice and vocational guidance to handicapped young people at various stages in their education, and parents are encouraged to be present.