HC Deb 23 January 1918 vol 101 c1008W
Mr. BYRNE

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what steps, if any, have been taken to set up advisory committees in Ireland to carry out the recommendations of the Inter-Departmental Committee's. Report on the Blind of Great Britain and Ireland?

Mr. DUKE

The Irish Local Government Board have now appointed an advisory committee on matters relating to the care and supervision of the blind in Ireland. The chairman is Sir Thomas Stafford, Bart., C.B., and the members include representatives of various bodies interested in the welfare of the blind.