§ 13. Mr. Channonasked the Minister of Labour if he will state the number of persons in Southend who are registered under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act; the number of such persons who are unemployed; and what special steps are being taken in the area to provide additional work for the disabled.
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Isaacs)Two thousand six hundred and fifty, of whom 440 were unemployed on 15th November last. Continuous efforts are being made to find employment for the disabled, and I have invited disablement advisory committees to co-operate with my local offices in this task.