71. Sir I. Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement on the future of Remploy following upon the discussions which have taken place on the Report of the Organisation and Methods Division of the Treasury.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe company have completed their study of the Treasury Organisation and Methods Report; with the exception of some minor points they have accepted and are implementing all the recommendations. In particular they have agreed to the appointment of two additional full-time directors with responsibility for sales and production respectively. Discussions between the company and my Department are still continuing. As I have already informed the House, 47W the number of severely disabled persons employed by the company will not be allowed to fall below 6,000 this financial year. I am meeting the board of Remploy myself shortly when I shall be discussing their general future policy, in relation to the preparation of Departmental Estimates for next year.