Cites Tom Furness
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'Resettlement of Paraplegics.

Mr Tom Furness.

 

I have to acknowledge receipt of your minute JS/MP dated 3rd April, 1950. Follow-up action has not yet proved successful in placing the above-named disabled person. Furness was interviewd on 3rd April, 1950 by the D.R.O. and also by the group D.R.O. (Mr Danbow) of District Office, Bradford, when the circumstances were fully explored.

A contact has been made with a former employer with whom Mr. Furness worked prior to going into the Forces, but unfortunately no suitable jobs are available, A further contact was made yesterday (4.4.50) with Colonel Fenton of the British Belting & Asbestos Company Ltd., Moorend, Clackheaton, with a view to finding some sort of light emploment such as light drilling etc., which Furness could do sat in his chair. No promise having been given to accommodate, but he (Col.Fenton) will notify later, having had time to consider the case properly.

Any further movement in the case will be notified to you immediately.

A copy of the Group D.R.O.'s report of his visit to Furness is attached for your retention.'