HC Deb 08 February 1999 vol 325 c62W
18. Ms Blears

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what training will be provided to personal advisers working for the new deal for the disabled. [68023]

Mr. Bayley

The Personal Adviser Service is currently being piloted in six areas, with a further six planned to start in April. All Personal Advisers in the first six areas are trained to provide advice, guidance and counselling to disabled people to help identify and overcome their barriers to employment.