HC Deb 20 January 1995 vol 252 c756W
Ms Lynne

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make it his policy to produce a copy of the Disability Discrimination Bill using pictures and simple text to make it accessible to people with learning difficulties.

Mr. Hague

The White Paper, which explains in detail the Bill's provisions, is available in a full and simplified summary version on audio cassette. A shortened, simplified written version is also available. We have no plans to produce copies of the Bill in pictorial formats.

Ms Lynne

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make it his policy to produce a copy of the Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill using pictures and simple text to make it accessible to people with learning difficulties.

Mr. Hague

Publication of private Members' Bills is arranged by the Member concerned. There are no plans for this Department to become involved in the publication of this Bill in alternative formats.

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