§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many EC countries that operate quota schemes have been visited by his officials in the course of their consideration of measures to help disabled people secure employment.
§ Mr. EggarMy officials are in regular contact with their European counterparts in the disability field and have access to information about provision in all EC countries including those which operate quota schemes. This information is being fully taken into account in the review of services for people with disabilities which my Department is undertaking.