HC Deb 05 May 1967 vol 746 cc130-1W
Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give the total number of persons currently registered under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Acts, 1944 and 1958.

Mr. Fernyhough

At 18th April, 1966, there were in Great Britain 654,483 persons registered under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Acts, 1944 and 1958. The register is counted in April each year and the figure for April, 1967 is not yet available.

Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Labour what proportion of firms in England and Wales, respectively, is failing to meet their obligation to employ 3 per cent. of registered disabled persons.

Mr. Fernyhough

The last annual inquiry, undertaken in June, 1966, revealed that 48.8 per cent. of firms in England were failing to meet their quota obligations. In Wales the percentage was 32.9.