§ 90. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Labour how many Remploy factories make no provision for part-time employment.
§ Mr. BevanIn Remploy factories, other than those specially provided for the tuberculous, all workers are, as a general rule, expected to work a full week of 44 hours. This requirement may be relaxed, particularly when the nature of a man's disability makes it desirable that he should start with shorter hours, and gradually work up to the normal number. In the special Remploy factories for the tuberculous, the hours worked are generally shorter, especially in the early stages of employment.
§ Mr. M. MacPhersonasked the Minister of Labour to what extent the Remploy factories are now working to capacity.
§ Mr. BevanThe 86 Remploy factories, when working to full capacity, will provide employment for about 7,800, and are 85W now employing 5,097 severely disabled persons. Many of the factories are still engaged in recruiting and training their labour force and in building up their trade connections.
§ Mr. M. MacPhersonasked the Minister of Labour how many Remploy factories are now in existence; what is the total number of disabled men employed in them; and what is the total number of disabled workers they employ at home.
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