§ Mr. Edward Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will seek to pay a special allowance to blind persons.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisFrom my meeting on 19th July with representatives of national organisations of and for blind people, I am aware in detail of the case strongly advanced for a blindness allowance. All of the points put to me at the meeting are being carefully considered.
§ Mr. Whitlockasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the cost of extending mobility allowance to blind persons.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIf mobility allowance of £10 a week were to be provided for registered blind people between the ages of five and 65 (60 for women), the estimated annual cost would be about £16 million. If all registered blind people in the United Kingdom were included, the additional cost would be about £65 million.