§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the census of disabled persons in Northern Ireland will be compiled by the Outset organisation on behalf of his Department.
§ Mr. CarterPreparatory planning for a household survey of handicapped persons throughout Northern Ireland is nearing completion and it is hoped that a contract for the conduct of the survey will be concluded with Outset at a very early date.
§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will raise the minimum percentage of disabled persons who must be employed by industrial concerns in Northern Ireland from 3 per cent. to a more realistic figure in view of the number of disabled in the Province.
§ Mr. ConcannonNo. The quota requirements for the employment of disabled persons in Northern Ireland are exactly the same as those elsewhere in the United Kingdom. The present per cent.80W quota is sufficient to meet the employment requirements of those enrolled on the Northern Ireland Register of Disabled Persons and currently seeking work.