HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 cc51-2W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make it his policy to adopt a social model of disability in framing all future and amending previous relevant legislation and guidance; and if he will make a statement. [1690]

Angela Eagle

Our Manifesto commits us to establishing "comprehensive, enforceable civil rights for disabled people against discrimination in society or at work, developed in partnership with all interested parties". In developing and amending legislation and guidance, my Department will seek to ensure that this commitment is implemented.