§ Mr. Ewartasked the Minister of Labour what number of disabled persons are employed at the Remploy factory at Pallion, Sunderland; and what steps are being taken to bring further employment to persons on the disabled register.
§ Mr. RobensForty-eight severely disabled persons are employed at present. Remploy Ltd. hopes to increase this number to over 60 within the next year and finally to provide employment for 70 in this factory. The factory is engaged in cardboard box making and the expansion of the labour force depends on securing adequate supplies of straw-board, of which there is a shortage. The company is making every effort to ensure a sufficient and continuing supply.