§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the legislative measures for the benefit of disabled people which were introduced during the period that he served as Minister with responsibility for disabled people; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterDuring the relatively short period when I was Minister for disabled people—September 1986 to June 1987—the Government introduced a number of legislative measures, including those which improved local authority services for disabled people bringing them additional rights of assessment; requiring authorities to consider the needs of carers; and improving information and consultation.
Since I became Prime Minister disabled people have benefited from many more important initiatives such as the introduction of the disability living and working allowances, the access-to-work scheme and improvements to promote the integration of disabled pupils within mainstream schools. I have also made clear our commitment to do still more.