HC Deb 14 January 1999 vol 323 cc259-60W
22. Ms Christine Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he plans to establish the Disability Rights Commission. [64062]

Ms Hodge

The Disability Rights Commission Bill was introduced into Parliament on 3 December 1998 and had its second reading in the House of Lords on 17 December 1998. Subject to Parliament enacting the Bill we would expect the Commission to be established in the year 2000.

Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he is taking to ensure maximum access to the Disability Rights Commission. [64045]

Mr. Blunkett

We want the Disability Rights Commission to help as many people as possible. The Commission will be expected to ensure that its services are accessible to all those who seek to use them taking full account of the needs of disabled people.

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