To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what percentage of the Remploy workforce is aged over 55 years. (140712)

[holding answer 6 June 2007]: 29 per cent. of the Remploy workforce is aged over 55 years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what consideration he has given to the option of joint ventures, including with local colleges, at any existing Remploy site. (140713)

[holding answer 6 June 2007]: Remploy has contacted over 120 local organisations, including local colleges, providers and community groups to establish how they can work together.

Remploy has established national partnerships with four major charities and Social Firms UK to establish what they can do to support employees should a decision be taken to close any factories.