§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people are employed in his Department; and what percentage is registered disabled.
§ Mr. Carlisle28,809, but of these over 46 per cent. are employed in prison officer and immigration officer grades on work which is unsuitable for disabled persons. The percentage of registered disabled staff in relation to other posts in the Home Office is at present 1.8. The shortfall is due to a shortage of disabled applicants for posts.