HC Deb 18 November 1952 vol 507 cc131-2W
Sir H. Webbe

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons, registered under the Disabled Persons Employment Act and suffering from epilepsy or nervous disorders, have been sent by employment exchanges to fill vacancies as passenger electric lift operators during the 12 months ended 30th June or such similar period as may be convenient.

NUMBERS OF MEN AND WOMEN REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED AT 13TH OCTOBER, 1952
Men Women
Wholly Unemployed Temporarily Stopped Wholly Unemployed Temporarily Stopped
Todmorden 42 43 15 21
Hebden Bridge 4 41 3 104
Sowerby Bridge 22 76 17 55
Elland 10 10 4 29

The figures in the columns headed "temporarily stopped" include persons working short-time who were at work

Sir W. Monckton

I regret that the information asked for is not available.