HC Deb 12 June 1956 vol 554 cc12-3W
71. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour his present plans for the number and scope of Remploy factories in Scotland and for extension of the classes of persons to be eligible for employment in them.

Mr. Carr

As my right hon. Friend told the hon. Member for Lanarkshire, North (Miss Herbison) on 6th March last, he cannot in present conditions hold out hope of further factories being provided. On the second half of the Question, Remploy factories are intended to provide employment for registered disabled persons who, under Section 15 of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act, can be described as severely disabled, and no extension of eligibility is proposed.