HC Deb 23 July 1968 vol 769 c104W
Mr. Probert

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what plans she has for the expansion of Remploy; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Fernyhough

Remploy's severely disabled labour force has increased by more than 850 in the last five years and now stands at the record figure of over 7,200. The future objective will be to increase production and sales so that the number of severely disabled employees can rise to about 8,000 by 1971–72, priority being given to areas of high unemployment.