HC Deb 13 December 1995 vol 268 cc665-6W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what evaluation the Welsh Office had undertaken into the working of the access to work scheme; and if he will make a statement. [5244]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

None. The access to work programme for disabled people was introduced from 6 June 1994 to extend and simplify the existing special schemes provided by the Employment Service. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment announced a review of the scheme in July.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations his Department has received on the working of the present access to work scheme; and if he will make a statement. [5245]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

None. The access to work programme is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment.