HC Deb 20 January 1975 vol 884 c219W
Mr. Fred Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will consider recommending the institution of a Queen's Award to Industry for employers with exceptional achievements in the employment of severely disabled people.

Mr. Deakins

As the Prime Minister announced in the House on 14th November 1974, the Queen's Award to Industry Scheme, which currently is limited to the fields of exports and technological innovation, is to be reviewed this winter by a committee under the chairmanship of the Duke of Edinburgh. The committee will examine all aspects of the scheme, including questions of scope.

The review secretary has been asked to draw my hon. Friend's suggestion to the attention of the committee.

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