HC Deb 28 February 1973 vol 851 c373W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many disabled cases have now been treated in the new industrial rehabilitation unit in Dundee; and if he will give a breakdown of when these cases originated.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

Dundee Industrial Rehabilitation Unit opened on 28th June 1971 and from then until 12th February 1973, 548 disabled people entered courses.

It is not possible to give a breakdown of when these cases originated but the waiting list has shown a gradual rise during the 18–19 months in which the unit has been operating and in order to meet this the unit will be increased to 70 places as soon as possible this year.

The enlarged capacity should absorb an additional 80 entrants a year and be sufficient to keep the waiting time down to two to four weeks at the present rate of recruitment.