HC Deb 03 June 1997 vol 295 c157W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. [1685]

Mrs. Liddell

Our manifesto commits us to establishing "comprehensive, enforceable civil rights for disabled people against discrimination in society or work, developed in partnership with all interested parties". The Government will be consulting widely and developing proposals in partnership with disability organisations, employers, employers organisations, trade unions and others. It is not appropriate for me to pre-empt the outcome of that consultation.