Disability Working Allowance

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Security – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 February 1992.

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Photo of Mr Nicholas Scott Mr Nicholas Scott , Chelsea 12:00, 3 February 1992

If the hon. Gentleman took pains to read my speech on Friday and see my remarks, he would understand my approach to the matter. The Bill came on second, had less than two hours debate and, according to the normal customs and practices of this House, did not receive a Second Reading. We should see how well efforts to encourage and persuade employers to take note of the needs and the abilities of disabled people to contribute to their enterprises do, before we consider the need for further legislation.