4. Mr. H. Whiteasked the Minister of Labour the number of blind persons who have responded to the request to enrol for training and who have had their names submitted by the appropriate authority in the county of Derby, as suitable for certain work of a national character and the number trained and engaged through the efforts of his Ministry; and what procedure he adopts to give those that register any indication that their services will be required.
§ Mr. BevinThe number of blind persons in the county of Derby who have applied, or whose names have been submitted, for employment is 27. Of these 23 have been placed in employment; two found work by their own efforts and two who were not willing to accept employment offered are still under consideration. In all cases the blind persons in question are informed of any suitable opportunities known to the local office of using their services.