HC Deb 05 April 1977 vol 929 cc416-7W
51. Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions he has had regarding the practical effects on registered disabled persons of the operation of the travel-to-work scheme.

Mr. John Grant

I have had discussions on this matter with a number of interested parties. In addition, the National Advisory Council on Employment of Disabled People, which advises the Secretary of State and which includes members representing disabled people's groups, has also discussed it. I am informed by the Chairman of the Manpower Services Commission that officials of the Employment Service Agency, which operates the scheme, have also had discussions on the subject with a number of organisations.