§ 128. Mr. Ewartasked the Minister of Labour how many men and women are registered as disabled in Sunderland; and what steps are being taken to provide employment through an extension of Remploy factories in the area.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThere are 3,548 men and 388 women registered as disabled in Sunderland (including Pallion and Southwick-on-Wear). On 18th February 633 of these were unemployed, including 117 severely disabled persons who were classified as unlikely to obtain employment except under sheltered conditions. Remploy Limited, whose factories cater only for the severely disabled, are not in a position, at present, to start any new building projects.