Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Friday, 6 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Thursday, 10 May 2001 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many disabled people are seeking work. - Includes figures and fact that figures on jobseeking activity are currently available on for adults of working age.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many disabled people are seeking work. [158103] Ms Hodge: Figures on jobseeking activity are currently available only for adults of working age. The latest labour force statistics indicate that 345,000 people who are disabled are actively seeking work. Figures from the Labour Force Survey also indicate that around 400,000 people on incapacity benefits would like to work, and could work, given the right level of support.

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