HC Deb 25 June 1959 vol 607 cc1380-1
26. Mrs. Slater

asked the Minister of Education what steps are being taken to train the blind for piano tuning.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

The Royal Normal College, near Shrewsbury, provides training for blind piano tuners, and examinations for the National Diploma have been conducted by the College of Teachers of the Blind for the past thirty years. There is no shortage of training facilities for suitable candidates.

Mrs. Slater

But is the right hon. Gentleman quite satisfied that the training at the Royal Normal College is adequate not only in the practical work of a piano tuner but also in business methods of which it is essential blind people should have some knowledge?

Mr. Lloyd

I will certainly look into that question now that the hon. Lady has raised it.