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Proceeding contribution from Brooks Newmark (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Friday, 19 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Autism Bill.


Autism Bill

Before I ask a question on this very subject from a constituent I met a couple of weeks ago, I would like to congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham (Mrs. Gillan) on introducing the Bill. On behalf of the relevant families in Braintree, I also congratulate the Government on supporting such an important Bill. Two weeks ago, I met a constituent with a young son, probably quite low on the autistic spectrum, who had found it difficult to get a job. I have heard what the Minister has said about training to support people with autism in getting a job, but with only 15 per cent. of young adults as a whole gaining access to full employment, I am still not—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
494 c575-6 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Autism Employment Health services Learning disability Training Social services
Legislation
Autism Bill 2008-09
Link
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