Martin Whitfield
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Martin Whitfield Excerpts(5 years ago)
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Mr Rees-Mogg
That might be most suitable for an Adjournment debate, but it is obviously an issue that will be important to people suffering.
Martin Whitfield (East Lothian) (Lab)
Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Grace Warnock, from Prestonpans Primary School, where tomorrow her “any disability” sign will be unveiled—her very first “Grace’s Sign”? In the light of the many questions today, can we have a debate in Government time on people with invisible disabilities and the need to have a heart for the whole of our community?
Mr Rees-Mogg
That is one of the most charming points that has been raised in this House. We all have a responsibility to those with visible or invisible disabilities. I am not sure that Government time will allow, but I agree with the hon. Gentleman about raising that point more generally and about the need to lift that point in our general behaviour.