HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 cc111-2W
39. Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the current provision of training facilities and sheltered workshops for the mentally handicapped.

Mr. Jim Lester

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission, which is responsible for employment and train- ing services for disabled people, that it is aware of the needs of mentally handicapped people and that it is studying ways of increasing provision of sheltered employment places for them and meeting their training needs.