HC Deb 04 November 1947 vol 443 c182W
87. Mr. Scott-Elliot

asked the Minister of Labour the number of Remploy factories now in operation; the number in course of erection; and the number of factories approved on which work has not yet commenced.

89. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Labour the number of Remploy factories in operation and under construction, the number of disabled employed or to be employed in them; and when the proposed factory at Stockton-on-Tees will be ready.

Mr. Isaacs

The Disabled Persons Employment Corporation has 12 Remploy factories in operation and employs 608 disabled persons, 26 factories, to employ 2,800 persons, are under construction, 69 factories have been approved on which work has not yet commenced. The factory at Stockton-on-Tees should be ready during December.