§ 56. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Labour what is being done to provide alternative employment for the 8o disabled men who have been discharged from the Royal Ordnance factory at Enfield, Middlesex.
§ Mr. IsaacsA preliminary report shows that alternative employment has already been found for ten of these men. Every effort is being made and will continue to secure satisfactory resettlement of the others.
§ Mr. GammansMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if Government Departments are compelled to take on a percentage of disabled men in exactly the same way as private employers?
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir. But those Government Departments who are now retaining more than 4 per cent. of disabled men 569 are not expected to go outside that quota unless they feel disposed to do so. They are now keeping 4 per cent. of such men.