§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people have been employed under the job introduction scheme for disabled people throughout the United Kingdom and in 820W Calderdale, West Yorkshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John GrantI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, at the end of June, 639 disabled people had been placed into employment in the United Kingdom under the job introduction scheme, since it commenced on 4th July 1977. There have been no placings so far in the area of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. I shall shortly be making a detailed statement regarding the future of this scheme.
Figures for Northern Ireland are not included in the above, as they are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.