HC Deb 06 December 1991 vol 200 c270W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many disabled people are currently employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

There are 1,164 registered disabled staff in the MOD. In addition, there are a number of staff with disabilities working in the MOD who have chosen not to register formally as disabled.

The MOD takes very seriously indeed its responsibilities as an equal opportunities employer and early in 1992 we will be launching a major programme for action for people with disabilities.