Disablement Advisory Committees

Mr. Ashley
asked the Secretary of State for Employment which groups he has consulted about the future of the disablement advisory committees; if the majority opinion was in favour of reducing the number of their meetings or integrating them with local manpower committees; and when he expects to make a decision on the future of the disablement advisory committees.

Mr. Jim Lester
I shall reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.