Employment Support (Disabled People)

Thursday 9th June 2011 Written Statements

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Maria Miller)]

I have today published a copy of the report to the Government by Liz Sayce, chief executive of RADAR, reviewing specialist disability employment programmes. Copies of the report will be available in the Vote Office.

Meeting the aspirations of disabled people for employment in the full range of jobs and sectors of the economy, and ensuring that the services we provide reflect the needs of individual disabled people in the modern work place are important goals. The employment services we provide for disabled people must be effective. This report shows clearly that there is more that needs to be done.

I welcome this review, and the central theme that resources for supporting disabled people into and in employment should be primarily focused on disabled people themselves.

The report contains a range of specific recommendations, and the Government intend to consult on these before making any decisions. A full response and consultation will be issued shortly.