HC Deb 08 December 1977 vol 940 cc865-6W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to set up a sheltered workshop in Ormskirk.

Mr. John Grant

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that there are insufficient severely disabled people requiring employment in Ormskirk to warrant setting up a sheltered workshop or factory there. It has

and the estimated numbers of employees, employed and unemployed. Because of possible duplication, the vacancy figures for employment offices and careers offices cannot be added together to provide the ratios requested.

the position under review, however, and is exploring with the local authority the possibility of some alternative provision. Sheltered working facilities are available in a number of nearby towns for those who can travel to work.