§ Mr. McAvoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the ministerial review of employment services for disabled people.
§ Mr. EggarThe results of the review were published on 29 June in a consultative document, "Employment and Training for People with Disabilities". The document sets out our intentions for the development of services in the 1990s, taking forward the themes established in the 1980s of integration into the work force and the active commitment of employers to good practice in creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The document has been widely distributed and the period of consultation lasts until 31 December.
§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to outlaw discrimination against disabled people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarThe consultative document "Employment and Training for People with Disabilities" was published on 29 June. It invites comments on the merits and demerits of various legislative approaches to securing good practice in the employment of people with disabilities. Antidiscrimination legislation is one of the approaches discussed. Decisions on the best way forward will be taken when we have considered the comments that are received.
§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received about the consultation paper "Employment and Training for People with Disabilities"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarThe consultative document was published on 29 June and only a few comments have so far been received. It is too soon to expect interested parties to make considered responses. The consultative period ends on 31 December 1990.