§ 16. Dr. IddonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the new deal for disabled people. [63401]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownThe new deal for disabled people is the first national employment programme to help people with disabilities move into and keep jobs, and is using innovative ways of helping them to achieve their full potential through work.
It is too early to make an assessment of the success of the programme. As new deal for disabled people progresses a comprehensive programme of evaluation will measure its effectiveness. This will include qualitative and quantitative research with all key stakeholders. A report of this evaluation will be published.