§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of State for Defence 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.
§ Lord BalnielAt 1st October, 1970, my Department employed 35 male and 25 female registered blind workers. The Civil Service Department, in consultation with establishment officers of all major departments, is actively considering what further action can be taken to increase the numbers of registered disabled people—including blind persons—employed in the Civil Service.