HC Deb 02 February 1973 vol 849 cc473-4W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the average earnings in all Remploy factories for men and for women.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The severely disabled men employed by Remploy currently earn on average £19.40 for a 40-hour week. The comparable figure for women is £15.42.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the average earnings in Remploy factories outside furniture and bookbinding.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The severely disabled men employed by Remploy in trades other than furniture and bookbinding currently earn on average £19.16 for a 40-hour week. The comparable figure for women is £15.40.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total wages and salaries bill in Remploy; and what proportion of it is paid to disabled.

Mr. Dudley Smith

For 1971–72 the total wages and salaries bill was £9,284,089, of which £5,720,000 or 61.6 per cent. represented the wages of the 7,369 severely disabled employees engaged on production; who in addition received travelling allowances amounting to £172,000. There were also 190 other severely disabled employees in administrative, technical and clerical grades whose wages or salaries cannot be identified separately.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the amount of the Government subsidy to Remploy factories.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The amount was £6,071,000 in 1971–72, including £669,000 capital grant.

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