WORK AND BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

Early day motion 56, tabled 18 November 2009 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 89 members.

That this House recognises that over half of people with autism have spent time with neither jobs nor benefits; further recognises that only 15 per cent. are currently in full-time work; acknowledges that the system is failing people with autism, as over 80 per cent. of people with autism who applied for benefits needed support to do so; agrees that no one should be written off; congratulates the National Autistic Society for highlighting these issues in its campaign Don't Write Me Off; and calls on the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make the system fair for people with autism.

Signatures by party: Labour 44, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Independent 3, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.