§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of the total work force in her Department are registered as disabled; what steps she is taking to encourage the employment of disabled people within her Department; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythA total of 3.2 per cent. at June 1991, the latest date for which figures are available. The Department also employs many other people with disabilities who have chosen not to register. It has also implemented the code of practice on the employment of people with disabilities in the civil service.