HC Deb 09 December 1992 vol 215 c708W
Mr. Elletson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many(a) physically disabled and (b) senSorily disabled people are employed in his Department; and what percentage they are of the total work force.

Mr. Howard

The Department employs 97 disabled people and this represents some 1.5 per cent. of the non industrial work force. Of the 97 disabled people, we are aware of 25 who have a sensory disability.