HC Deb 04 June 1946 vol 423 cc1797-8
33. Mr. Palmer

asked the Minister of Labour if he is satisfied that the check kept by his officers does ensure that the provisions of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act, 1944, are being operated.

Mr. Ness Edwards

My right hon. Friend has every reason to think that employers generally are carrying out their obligations under this Act with good will, and he has not so far thought it necessary to institute regular inspections.

Mr. Palmer

Will my hon. Friend see that such inspections are carried out if I send him evidence of the avoidance of this Act?

Mr. Edwards

If we can have details of any such cases we shall certainly look into them, and we have ample power to deal with them.

66. Mr. Leslie Hale

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that there are over 750 persons on the Disabled Register, registered as unemployed in the Oldham area; and whether he is prepared to consider the establishment of a training centre in this area for disabled men.

Mr. Ness Edwards

At the moment there are 699 registered disabled persons in the Oldham area who are unemployed. Arrangements have already been made to open a Centre in Oldham to provide training for the cotton spinning industry and other Centres are available in the Manchester area within reasonable travelling distance. The Disabled Persons Employment Corporation also have plans for a sheltered workshop in the town.