Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 2002. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent representations he has received on the introduction of rehabilitation leave after trauma or sudden infirmity.

Answer: Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent representations he has received on the introduction of rehabilitation leave after trauma or sudden infirmity. [44264] Maria Eagle: At their conference on 7 March the Royal National Institute for the Blind, in their employment strategy document Work Matters, raised the issue of disability leave to allow people losing their sight to get time off work for intensive rehabilitation, mobility training and the opportunity to learn new skills. The Disability Rights Task Force considered this and concluded that the reasonable adjustment provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act provide adequate arrangements for employees affected. We are continuing to work with the Disability Rights Commission and employers to promote the retention and rehabilitation of people who become disabled.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 44264; 382 c417-8W;382 c415-6W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disability Conditions of employment Employment Leave Rehabilitation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk