§ 48. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour what steps are being taken to provide young persons, who are on the Disabled Persons' Register, with suitable employment or local training facilities to equip them for new jobs.
§ Mr. HareOfficers of the Youth Employment Service give careers advice to young people on the Disabled Persons' Register, and where necessary, make every effort to find them suitable employment and training opportunities. Y.E.Os. are supplied with medical evidence as to the types of employment for which disabled young people may be suitable and work in close co-operation with Disablement Resettlement Officers. The occupational psychologists at Rehabilitation6W Units may help in cases where it is particularly difficult to assess a young person's employment potential.