HC Deb 14 July 1949 vol 467 cc35-6W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed registered disabled persons who are suitable only for employment under sheltered conditions on 11th April and on 9th May, 1949, in the usual categories.

Mr. Isaacs

The following are the figures for the nearest available dates:

Number of registered disabled persons regarded as available only for employment under sheltered conditions.
Ex-Service Non-Ex-Service Total
18th April, 1949
Males … 5,096 5,735 10,831
Females … 11 611 622
Total … 5,107 6,346 11,453
16th May, 1949
Males … 4,915 5,676 10,591
Females … 9 603 612
Total … 4,924 6,279 11,203