§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many disabled persons carrying a blue card are employed by the Department of Health and Social Security in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. CarterOne hundred and four.
§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many disabled persons carrying a blue card are registered for employment in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. ConcannonOn 13th April, 2,138 registered disabled people were registered for employment in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many disabled 296W people have been assisted by the job introduction scheme to date; if he is satisfied with take-up of the scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Concannon14 disabled people in Northern Ireland have been assisted by the job introduction scheme to date.
While this is a somewhat disappointing up-take it compares favourably with the up-take under the similar scheme in operation in Great Britain. The Department of Manpower Services will continue to promote the scheme vigorously.