HC Deb 15 May 1984 vol 60 cc105-6W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many disabled people currently live in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The number of people on local authorities registers of handicapped persons on 31 March 1983, was 100,037.

Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many registered disabled people are currently unemployed in Wales.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Information on the number of registered disabled people who are unemployed is only available for those who choose to register for employment at jobcentres and careers offices. On 2 March 1984 there were 2,641 registered disabled and 4,232 unregistered job seekers unemployed.

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