135. Miss Wardasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the need for co-ordination between Government Departments in order that full use should be made of the provisions available for the treatment and employment of the physically handicapped, he will appoint a committee of expert and interested people to advise him how this end can be achieved.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe National Advisory Council on the Employment of the Disabled appointed under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act has recommended to me that a committee should be set up to inquire into all aspects of the rehabilitation and re-settlement of disabled persons. I am in consultation with my right hon. Friends on this recommendation, and will make a further statement as soon as possible.