§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make it her policy to adopt a social model of disability in framing all future and amending previous relevant legislation and guidance; and if she will make a statement. [1680]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Department of Trade and Industry is committed to participating fully in development of policy of comprehensive, enforceable civil rights for disabled people. Overall responsibility for disability is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment.