HC Deb 22 April 1985 vol 77 cc351-2W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of the registered insured population, male and female, are in part-time employment in the Greenock travel-to-work area.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The latest available information on employment is taken from the 1981 census of employment, and relates to the travel-to-work area prior to last year's review. In September 1981, 14.4 per cent. of the registered insured population — employees in employment plus unemployed — were in part-time employment. The corresponding figures for males and females were 2.7 per cent. and 30.9 per cent. respectively.

Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places there are in sheltered employment in the Greenock travel-to-work area; and if there is a waiting list.

Mr. Allan Stewart

On 16 April 1985, there was a total of 38 filled places supported under the sheltered employment programme in the Greenock travel-to-work area. There is no waiting list for the sheltered workshop in the area.