§ Mr. Bulmerasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether, in the light of his statement on 10th December on disabled persons, he will give priority in the search for new jobs to those disabled currently employed in Government service but destined to lose their jobs as a result of Government action, and in particular to those disabled currently employed at 25 MU Hartlebury.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe Government's proposals announced on 10th December are designed to develop and sustain a comprehensive employment policy for disabled people in Government service and elsewhere. The Employment Services Agency, which provides specialist placing services for all disabled people who lose596W their jobs, will be taking into account the special needs of disabled employees at 25 MU Hartlebury at the appropriate time.