§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will give for the latest most convenient stated date the number of male and female registered blind workers employed in his Department; and whether he will take whatever action may be open to him to increase this number as and when convenient and suitable vacancies become available.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerFive male and four female at 23rd June, 1972. The answer to the second part of the Question is, "Yes". We are considering with Departments what further action can be taken to increase the numbers of registered disabled people (including blind persons) employed in the Civil Service.