§ Mr. Shurmerasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the rapid increase in the number of disabled unemployed in the City of Birmingham; and, in view of the increasing unemployment among able-bodied workers in that city, what steps he will take to help these disabled persons.
§ Mr. WoodThe number of registered disabled persons unemployed in the City of Birmingham has risen from 691 in October, 1957, to 1,051 in October this year. The increase has occurred almost entirely among those classified as suitable14W for employment in ordinary industry, and my disablement resettlement officers will continue to do all they can to place them in suitable employment.