§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Minister for the Civil Service how many disabled people are currently employed in either sheltered workshops or in enclaves within the Civil Service.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe general regulations controlling recruitment to the Civil Service are made under the Civil Service Order in Council 1969; recruitment must be seen to be fair and through open competition with successful candidates selected on their merits alone. While it is not possible to meet this requirement and to have sheltered workshops or enclaves within the Civil Service, I can assure my hon. Friend, nevertheless, that every effort is made to employ disabled people in the Civil Service where this is possible. The Civil Service Commission makes it clear to candidates that disability in itself is no bar to appointment.