What an asshole! Apology notwithstanding, the comment is a great insight into the mind if this privileged conservative MP who unfortunately has the portfolio of Welfare Minister. Very sickening statement to make about your fellow human beings just because they are persons living with disabilities. Physical or mental disability does not make anyone a subhuman! Lord Freuds comments came during a fringe meeting at the Conservative conference last month when he was asked whether it was preferable for someone with a disability, who could not get a job, to be paid less than the minimum wage - and to have their income topped up with benefits - in order to give them the experience of work and boost their self esteem. £2 an hour In response to the question, from Conservative councillor David Scott, he reportedly said there was no system for going below the minimum wage. But he added: Now, there is a small… there is a group, and I know exactly who you mean, where actually as you say theyre not worth the full wage and actually Im going to go and think about that particular issue, whether there is something we can do nationally, and without distorting the whole thing, which actually if someone wants to work for £2 an hour, and its working can we actually…
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:18:46 +0000
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