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Business question from Mark Hunter (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 15 October 2009. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

Notwithstanding the progress of the Autism Bill, which is, of course, a hugely important step forward, the National Autistic Society has launched its "Don't write me off" campaign, which seeks to raise issues to do with making the system fairer for people with autism. Given that only 15 per cent. of adults with autism have full-time jobs and nearly 80 per cent. of those who are on incapacity benefits want to work, does the Leader of the House support the campaign and agree with me that it is time that the House found an opportunity to debate the important issues it raises?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
497 c455 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Autism
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk