§ Commander Keransasked the Minister of Labour how many disabled persons have been taken on at Remploy in the years 1963 and 1964 to date; and what are the prospects for further extensions to Remploy in Hartlepool.
§ Mr. GodberThroughout the country Remploy engaged 826 severely disabled persons during 1963 and have engaged 500 so far this year. At West Hartlepool no severely disabled persons have been taken on by Remploy so far this year. Three were engaged during 1963. Additional workers will be engaged at West Hartlepool as and when trading conditions permit.