European Disability Forum (Hansard, 18 January 2001)

HC Deb 18 January 2001 vol 361 c333W 333W

§ Mr. Boswell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on the work of the European Disability Forum. [145873]

§ Ms Hodge
The Government recognise the importance of a network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at European level. Within the European Community, the European Disability Forum has a key role in representing the views of disabled people, informing policy development, and delivering specific actions. The Government acknowledge this and are keen to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Forum.