§ 40. Dr. David Owenasked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking, in consultation with Plymouth City Council, to establish a sheltered workshop to serve the city's needs; and what evidence he has as to the optimum size for any such workshop.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mrs. Shirley Williams)Our Department is in close touch with the council about its plans for a sheltered workshop. These have been given general approval, and we shall be prepared to make financial assistance available. I do not think it is possible to lay down an optimum size for such a workshop.
§ Dr. OwenIs my hon. Friend aware that her reply will be warmly welcomed? There is a long felt need for a sheltered workshop in the city.