HC Deb 10 December 2001 vol 376 cc618-9W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on progress in implementing the Remploy 21 board strategy for business development. [21517]

Maria Eagle

We welcome the progress being made in implementing the Remploy 21 strategy. We have been encouraged by Remploy's ability to adapt its business and take advantage of new opportunities, for instance in white goods recycling and call centre services. We also welcome the new emphasis on learning and development and the very encouraging increase in the numbers of disabled people being helped to progress to unsupported work outside Remploy.

Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions he has had with trade unions in connection with(a) delivery of the Remploy 21 strategy and (b) partnership working with management to deliver agreed objectives for that business. [21518]

Maria Eagle

None. Remploy is responsible for all discussions with its trades unions on its future strategy.