§ 36. Mr. Mikardoasked the Minister of Labour how many persons were employed in Remploy factories at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Sir W. MoncktonI would refer the hon. Member to the reply my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary gave to the hon. Member for Sunderland, North (Mr. Willey) on Tuesday, 22nd November.
§ Mr. MikardoIs the Minister satisfied that he will be able to keep his undertaking to the House that the number of disabled persons employed in Remploy factories will not fall below 6,000?
§ Sir W. MoncktonIt is my intention to resume recruitment to Remploy factories immediately in order to maintain the total figure of severely disabled workers at 6,000.