§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration his Department has given to assisting with the setting up of industrial co-operatives for disabled people; what recent action has been taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim Lester[pursuant to his reply, 29 January 1980, c. 465]: Whilst the Manpower Services Commission is theoretically able to provide funds for the setting up of an industrial co-operative for disabled people where a scheme meets the criteria for funding as a sheltered workshop for the severely disabled, no applications have been received from potential sponsors.