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Debate between Michael Tomlinson and Alistair Burt(8 years, 7 months ago)
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Alistair Burt
Yes. I could not have put it better myself. We have an autism programme board, on which sit representatives of the families of those with autism, which provides an opportunity to look overall at the Government strategy. The hon. Gentleman is right to say that it contains many different elements. For example, in relation to work, we have set out a challenge to halve the disability employment gap, because more people with disabilities want to take the chance of working. That must be done in the right way; we are working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions in relation to that, but things such as the autism programme board give a chance for families to be involved right across the areas where they might expect help and assistance.
Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)
2. What steps he plans to take to ensure that full services in hospitals are available seven days a week by 2020.