HC Deb 04 December 1946 vol 431 cc325-6
29. Sir Ian Fraser

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will encourage suitable blind and blinded Germans to reorganise and rehabilitate facilities for the provision of education, training and work for blind people in the British zone.

Mr. J. Hynd

Yes, Sir, investigations are already in hand to ascertain how best the Control Commission can assist and encourage the Germans to reorganise their blind welfare services.

Sir I. Fraser

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that any help given in this matter will bear fruit because many blind people, especially young blinded ex-Servicemen, can do valuable economic work?

Mr. Hynd

We are fully aware of these factors, and that is why the question is receiving the attention at present being given to it.