§ Mr. ElletsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence 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. AitkenAs at 1 July 1992, the total number of registered disabled persons employed by the Ministry of Defence was some 1,103 representing approximately 0.8 per cent. of the total non industrial and industrial work force. We are not able to break these figures down further, into the two categories requested. The MOD is, however, at present engaged in a Department-wide disability survey, covering both registered and non-registered disability. This will, in due course, provide more detailed and accurate information about our disabled staff to help us improve our performance as an employer of people with disabilities.