§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs were created in the job creation programme for disabled young people; and what percentage of the total jobs this represents.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the information requested is not available. However, it is estimated that about 4,200 registered disabled adults and young people have been employed on job creation projects, representing about 3 per cent. of the job opportunities available under the job creation programme. In addition, the programme has provided jobs for a number of unregistered disabled people.
§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the rate of unemployment amongst disabled people under 25 years of age; and how this compares with the general rate for this age group, the rate for disabled people over 25 years of age and the overall level of unemployment.
§ Mr. John GrantI am advised by the Manpower Services Commission that no information about rates of unemployment within age group is available. However, on 9th March 1978, the latest date for which information is available, the rate of unemployment among registered disabled people in Great Britain was 13.7 per cent. compared with the general rate of 6.0 per cent.