§ 9. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Labour how many disabled persons were employed by Remploy, Limited, during each of the last four years; and how many of these left this employment to return to normal industry during each of these years.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe average numbers of severely disabled workers employed by Remploy, Limited, for the years ending in March, 1952, 1953, 1954 and 1955 were 5,830, 6,002, 6,314 and 6,513 respectively. The numbers who left Remploy employment for normal industrial employment during these years were 200, 345, 236 and 286 respectively.
§ 22. Mr. H. Butlerasked the Minister of Labour the total number of Section II disabled persons registered at the Hackney Employment Exchange; and how many are employed or being trained by Remploy, Limited.
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§ Sir W. MoncktonOn 7th July, 1955, nine disabled persons classified as being unlikely to obtain employment except under sheltered conditions (Section II) were registered as unemployed at the Hackney Employment Exchange. At the present time no severely disabled persons previously registered at this office are in employment with Remploy.
§ 24. Mr. H. Butlerasked the Minister of Labour the basis upon which Exchequer contribution is made to Remploy, Limited.
§ Sir W. MoncktonExchequer contributions are made to Remploy, Limited, in two ways: by interest-free loans to cover the cost of capital expenditure; and by grants to provide working capital and meet the company's annual deficits in running expenses. Estimates of the annual amounts expected to be required are included in the Ministry's Parliamentary Estimates after discussion with the company as to its probable requirements for that year, having regard to its expected trading position.