§ 42. Dr. Winstanleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what advice he has given to Government Departments regarding the employment of registered disabled persons; what is the present percentage of registered disabled persons at present employed by Government Departments; and what steps he is taking to ensure that this figure is increased.
§ Mr. DiamondDepartments are required to employ at least the percentage of disabled persons prescribed from time to time by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour. During 1966 the Civil Service met the present 3 per cent. quota, but Departments have nevertheless been reminded recently of their continuing obligation.