4. How is the Welsh Government helping people with disabilities access training in order to gain employment? OAQ(4)1660(FM)
Janet Finch-Saunders;First Minister, despite the fact that there is supposed to be a disability employment advisor in every job centre across Wales, I can advise that it is very difficult for those who are disabled to find training support, either to enter work for the first time or to return to work. Over the border in England, there are nine residential training providers with staff ably trained and knowledgeable on disability issues. However, this facility is simply not available in Wales. Why is that the case and what are you doing as the First Minister to ensure that anybody wanting to return to work, or to start work for the first time, disabled or otherwise, receives the appropriate support from the Welsh Government?
Carwyn Jones;I was not aware that the DWP was a Welsh Government department. As far as I can recall, and most Members, it is run by your party and your Government in London. If there are those in Wales who are put at a disadvantage compared to those in England, it is a matter that I would urge the Member to take up with her colleagues at Westminster.