§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he has taken to identify and evaluate the special employment problems of young deaf people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThere is no specific arrangements for identifying and evaluating the employment problems of young deaf people specifically. All disabled people, including those who are young and those who are deaf, are able to benefit from the Manpower Services Commission's general employment services and its specialist schemes and services for disabled people, according to their individual needs.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what special training facilities are provided for young deaf people to improve their employment prospects.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe Manpower Services Commission, which has responsibility for training matters, does not offer national training provision aimed specifically at young deaf people. The Commission's policy is to encourage these young people to integrate with their able-bodied counterparts on locally provided schemes which can be adapted to meet individual needs.