§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what role will be played by his Department in any consultation on disability; and what plans he has to publish a consultation paper on countering unfair discrimination in employment.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythMy right hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security and Disabled People announced the publication of a document entitled "A Consultation on Government Measures to Tackle Discrimination Against Disabled People" on 15 July, to which the Department contributed. This document includes proposals for measures to tackle unjustifiable discrimination against disabled people in the labour market. I would encourage everyone with an interest in these issues, especially disabled people themselves, to let us have their views. We shall be considering the responses that are made to the proposals during the consultation process.
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