HC Deb 20 June 1996 vol 279 cc616-7W
17. Mr. Touhig

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken to address the problem of discrimination against disabled people in agriculture where the employer is not covered by the provisions of the Disability Discrimination act 1995. [32379]

Mr. Boswell

Employers not covered by the employment provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 will be encouraged to follow the guidance in the employment code of practice.

25. Mr. Wareing

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken in respect of discrimination against disabled people in agriculture where the employer is not covered by the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. [32387]

Mr. Boswell

Employers, including agricultural employers, who employ fewer than 20 employees are not covered by the employment provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Such employers will be encouraged to follow the guidance in the employment code of practice. My noble Friend the Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment will be deciding when and how to promote this in due course.