HC Deb 11 February 1999 vol 325 c330W
20. Mr. Savidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on his proposals for the establishment of a disability rights commission. [68892]

Ms Hodge

The establishment of the Disability Rights Commission is an important step towards meeting our manifesto commitment to support comprehensive and enforceable civil rights for disabled people. It will help disabled people secure their rights and it will provide a central source of information and advice to employers, and service providers. Subject to Parliament enacting the Disability Rights Commission Bill, we would expect the Commission to be established in Spring 2000.