HC Deb 22 May 1980 vol 985 cc340-1W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report the sources of manufacturing job increases for each of the eight Welsh counties between 1974 and the latest figures available under the following categories (a) new incoming establishments, (b) other new openings and (c) expansion of existing establishments.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The information known to my Department is as follows:

Welsh Office is taking to encourage the employment of blind people in the Principality; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Disablement resettlement services in Wales are provided by the employment service division of the Manpower Services Commission and include specialised advice from blind persons resettlement officers, who also nave the support of a blind persons training officer. The recently launched " Fit for Work " campaign is giving prominence to encouraging employers to consider employing blind people.

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