§ 68. Mr. Tom Boardmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the number of blind persons with guide dogs who are in employment; and what is his estimate of the charge to public funds of such persons being unable to work.
§ Mr. CrossmanPrecise figures are not available, but I understand there are about 1,000 guide dog owners other than housewives and retired persons, and that between 75 and 80 per cent. are employed. Information is not available for the estimate asked for in the second part of the Question.