HC Deb 17 July 1981 vol 8 cc489-90W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average quota compliance under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944 of firms employing (a) fewer than 100 employees, (b) 100 to 500 employees, (c) 500 to 2,000 employees and (d) more than 2,000 employees at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. However, on 1 June 1981 the average level of fulfilment amongst all employers subject to the quota was 1.4 per cent.

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Employment, amongst the registered disabled work force, how many unemployed disabled people are out of work for the following periods of time (a) nil to two weeks, (b) three to four weeks, (c) five to eight weeks, (d) nine to 13 weeks, (e) 14 to 26 weeks, (f) 27 to 52 weeks and (g) over 52 weeks at the latest available date for which figures are available.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The information is as follows. It relates to 9 October 1980, the latest date for which figures showing the duration of unemployment are available.

Number of weeks Number of registered disabled people unemployed
(a) Two or less 2,648
(b) Over 2 and up to 4 2,320
(c) Over 4 and up to 8 4,028
(d) Over 8 and up to 13 4,395
(e) Over 13 and up to 26 8,421
(f) Over 26 and up to 52 10,538
(g) Over 52 32,548
64,958

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Employment, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East on 4 June, Official Report, c. 389, if he has yet received the recommendations of the Manpower Services Commission on the future of the quota scheme for disabled people; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.