HC Deb 15 April 1965 vol 710 cc251-2W
Mr. A. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour what is the size range of Remploy factories expressed in terms of numbers employed.

Mr. Marsh

The numbers employed in Remploy factories, including all the severely disabled employees and the staff, range from 24 to 192.

Mr. A. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour what plans he has to create new Remploy factories in Swansea and in Wales; and what plans he has to expand existing Remploy factories in Swansea and in Wales.

Mr. Marsh

The position in Wales in common with the rest of the country, will be borne in mind by Remploy in planning any further expansion.

Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Minister of Labour at what places within the seven crofting counties of Scotland Remploy are considering the setting up of factories.

Mr. Marsh

There are no proposals to set up Remploy factories anywhere in the seven crofting counties.