§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many disabled people are seeking work. [158103]
§ Ms HodgeFigures on jobseeking activity are currently available only for adults of working age. The latest labour force statistics indicate that 345,000 people who are disabled are actively seeking work. Figures from the Labour Force Survey also indicate that around 400,000 people on incapacity benefits would like to work, and could work, given the right level of support.