HC Deb 10 December 1992 vol 215 c774W
Mr. Elletson

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

Mr. Sackville

At 7 December 1992, the latest figures available, the Department employed 74 people who were registered disabled, of whom 37–0.7 per cent. of the work force—are known to have physical disabilities and 13–0.3 per cent.—to have sensory disabilities. In addition, a number of staff have a disability but are not registered disabled.