HC Deb 01 July 1968 vol 767 c161W
22. Mr. Clifford Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the percentage of registered disabled persons in England and Wales, respectively.

Mr. Fernyhough

Registered disabled persons in England are 2.5 per cent. of the estimated total civilian labour force; in Wales the percentage is 3.8. Registration under the Disabled Persons Acts is, of course, voluntary.