HC Deb 02 December 1975 vol 901 cc509-10W
28. Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many prosecutions have taken place following the recent exercises of strict enforcement of disabled persons employment quota in selected areas.

Mr. Harold Walker

Two.

49. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the proportion of registered disabled men at present unemployed in Sunderland; and what steps he is taking to improve the position.

Mr. Harold Walker

18.4 per cent. on 9th October. The employment prospects of disabled men depend primarily on the general employment situation and they benefit like others in the region from the assistance available to a development area under the Industry Act 1972. The Manpower Services Commission is improving its specialist employment, rehabilitation and training services for disabled people. The provision of sheltered employment in the area is being expanded. There are also plans under consideration for a job creation scheme especially for disabled people in Sunderland.

Mr. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list in the Official Report the numbers of registered disabled people unemployed in each Scottish region (a) in May 1975 and (b) at the latest available date.

Mr. Harold Walker

I regret that the information is not available in the form requested.