HC Deb 09 February 1978 vol 943 c687W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were registered as substantially handicapped in obtaining or keeping employment in Northern Ireland at the last date for which figures are available; and what percentage of the total work force this represents.

Mr. Concannon

12.340 persons representing 2.26 per cent. of the total workforce of 545,530 were registered as substantially handicapped in obtaining or keeping employment in Northern Ireland at the date of the annual count on 30th September 1977.