HC Deb 15 February 1926 vol 191 cc1563-4W
Captain FAIRFAX

asked the Minister of Labour the latest figures for the total number of disabled ex-service men in the country; the total number of firms on the King's Roll; the approximate percentage this represents of those qualified to be on the roll; and the number of disabled ex-Service men still registered as unemployed?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The total number of ex-service men in receipt of disability pensions and allowances in Great Britain is approximately 458,000. The total number of firms on the King's National Roll is approximately 28,000, employing approximately 370,000 disabled ex-service men. Statistics are not available giving number of non-enrolled firms. The latest available figures of disabled ex-Service men registered as in search of employment (4th January, 1926) are 31,291.