§ Mr. Mainwaringasked the Minister of Labour how many factories within the Welsh Development Area are now definitely allocated for re-employ purposes; where are they situated; and how many persons are likely to be engaged therein and over what period.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe number of Remploy factories planned for South Wales is 18. Three have already been opened at Bridgend, Swansea, and Treforest employing at present 225 severely disabled persons. Another six should be opened by the end of the year at Blackwood, Tonyrefail, Treorchy, Ystradgynlais, Merthyr Tydfil, and Brynamman The number of severely disabled persons for whom work will be provided will be at least 1,800.