§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage 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. [1666]
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeI shall be seeking to ensure that any proposed relevant future legislation and guidance issued by my Department reflects our manifesto commitment to establishing
comprehensive, enforceable civil rights for disabled people against discrimination in society or at work, developed in partnership with all interested parties".It will also reflect, as appropriate, the outcome of the consultation being undertaken by the Department for Education and Employment on the issue of the definition of disability.