§ 78. Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Minister of Works to what extent the recently announced capital expenditure cuts are to 14W affect the erection of the remaining 72 factories needed for the training and employment of disabled persons under the Re-employment Scheme.
§ Mr. KeyThis programme comprises 112 factories. Fourteen are already in operation, a further 23 are under construction, 14 more are schemes for the adaptation of existing premises, and in 19 other cases it is hoped to use space in Government Training Centres. Special consideration is now being given to the possibility of starting in the near future 20 of the remaining 42 cases, and an announcement will be made in due course.