HC Deb 16 January 1990 vol 165 c220W
19. Mr. McAvoy

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how he intends to raise the number of disabled persons in the work force.

Mr. Eggar

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Erdington (Mr. Corbett).

41. Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the appropriateness of anti-discrimination legislation to protect disabled persons within the labour market.

Mr. Eggar

The Government's preferred option for improving opportunities for people with disabilities in the labour market is to educate, persuade and assist employers to adopt constructive policies and practices. The appropriateness of anti-discrimination legislation is being examined in the Employment Department's current review of its services for people with disabilities. The conclusions of the review will be published in a consultative document soon.