Lord Campbell of Alloway
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(12 years, 9 months ago)
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Lord Freud
My Lords, I must repeat that no decisions have yet been taken on the Sayce review. We are in consultation until later this month. However, I must point out that it is vital that the work is real. We are looking at the Sayce recommendations to see whether those factories can be turned into social enterprises where there is real and genuine long-lasting work. Make-work jobs are no solution for anyone.
Lord Campbell of Alloway
My Lords, speaking from this Bench, may I respectfully ask my noble friend whether he will take this Question back for further consideration as it does imply amendments to employment law which may cause considerable inhibition as regards the recovery of the economy?
Lord Freud
My Lords, clearly, that is a mixed question from my noble friend. I will look very closely at the optimal way of getting disabled people to take a full part in the economy of this country. I will certainly look very hard at that issue.