HC Deb 20 November 1973 vol 864 cc364-5W
35. Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will consider the appointment of a committee to work directly to him for the employment of handicapped people.

Mr. Dudley Smith

My right hon. Friend already has such a committee—the National Advisory Council on the Employment of the Disabled.

Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many disabled persons were unemployed and what was the percentage in Sunderland at the latest available date.

Mr. Dudley Smith

On 8th October 1973, 719 registered disabled people, or 22.7 per cent. of the total register, were unemployed in Sunderland.