HC Deb 12 July 1984 vol 63 c655W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many of the employees of his Department are registered as disabled.

Mr. Butler

The number of registered disabled persons employed in the Northern Ireland Civil Service as at 1 January 1984 was 341. None of the Home Civil Servants presently employed in the Northern Ireland Office is a registered disabled person.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many new staff have been employed by his Department in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Mr. Butler

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.