asked the Minister for the Environment if any quota for the employment of handicapped persons is in operation in the local authorities for which he has control; if there is, the effectiveness of the quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Handicapped Persons' Employment Quota.
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A quota set by the Government in 1977 for the employment of disabled persons applies to local authorities in common with other areas of the public service.
While some advances towards achieving the quota have been made by local authorities the rate of progress has been affected by the limitations on recruitment generally in recent years.