HC Deb 21 June 1965 vol 714 cc150-1W
63. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Minister of Labour what progress has been made in his discussions with his Industrial Health Advisory Committee about the further steps to ensure that all possible cancer risks in industry are brought under review and that all workers at risk have regular medical checks.

Mr. Thornton

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Halifax (Dr. Summerskill) on 14th June. The Sub-Committee will be meeting next month.

REGISTERED DISABLED PERSONS (WOMEN AND GIRLS) REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED ON 10TH MAY, 1965
— Number of women and girls registered as disabled also registered as unemployed Expressed as a percentage of Disabled Persons Unemployed Register
Section I* Section II* Total
Swansea … … 16 1 17 5.7
Wales … … 451 68 519 11.8
England … … 4,046 569 4,615 13.1
*Notes:—Section I covers those considered suitable for ordinary employment.
Section II covers those considered suitable for employment under sheltered conditions only.