Remploy
13th March 2012
Dr Francis: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Welsh Government, (b) trade unions and (c) disability groups on the future of Remploy factories in Wales; and if she will make a statement;
(2) what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the recent announcement of proposed closures of Remploy factories in Wales; and if she will make a statement.
Mr David Jones: The Secretary of State for Wales, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham (Mrs Gillan), and I have discussed the future of Remploy factories in Wales with both Welsh Government Ministers and ministerial colleagues at the Department for Work and Pensions as the lead Department, particularly in light of the Sayce review recommendations last July. The Secretary of State requested details from officials of the Department for Work and Pensions on the Welsh proposals.
The Remploy Board will consider proposals for the exit of parts of businesses or contracts from those factories proposed for closure along with other proposals for avoiding compulsory redundancies. Subject to the outcome of the consultation process, all disabled employees in every location will receive a comprehensive personalised package of support to help them into alternative employment.
