20. Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAYasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the recent activities of the National League of the Blind and the dissatisfaction existing with 1601 regard to the present Grand-in-Aid of the blind; whether he has received resolutions requesting early legislation on behalf of the blind; and what the proposals of His Majesty's Government are in the matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am aware of the activities of the National League of the Blind referred to and have received numerous resolutions as stated. As previously indicated to the House, the Government intend, at an early date, to introduce legislation which will, amongst other things, include provisions for the amelioration of the condition of the blind; and I am in consultation with the Advisory Committee on the Welfare of the Blind, on which are representatives of the National League of the Blind, with regard to such provisions.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYCan he say that this legislation will be introduced at an early date next Session?
§ Dr. ADDISONI hope so.