§ Mr. Cowansasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many partially disabled persons are registered for employment in the Newcastle Central employment exchange area; for what periods they have been unemployed; and what employment opportunities are available to them.
§ Mr. Golding,pursuant to his reply of 14th December—[Official Report, Vol.
Duration of unemployment in weeks Section I Section II Totals 4 weeks or less … … … … … 14 1 15 over 4 and up to 13 … … … … … 27 3 30 over 13 and up to 26 … … … … … 47 8 55 over 26 and up to 52 … … … … … 63 6 69 over 52 … … … … … 147 40 187 298 58 356 Opportunities for disabled people in open employment are affected by the general employment situation in the area. But disabled people also have the support of the Employment Service Agency's local resettlement services, in finding jobs. In addition, under the Disabled Persons
170Wscheme, as a result of the phasing out of invalid vehicles.