HC Deb 12 June 1978 vol 951 cc367-8W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list in the Official Report the total number of physically disabled persons in Northern Ireland who are known to have (a) university degrees and (b) professional qualifications.

Mr. Carter

This information is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list in the Official Report the total number of (a) registered and (b) unregistered physically disabled persons in Northern Ireland; if he will sub-divide these persons into the various forms of disability such as blindness, limblessness, and deafness; how many in each category are under 18 years of age; how many females are over 60 years of age; and how many males are over 65 years of age.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list in the Official Report the total number of (a) registered and (b) unregistered physically disabled persons who are employed in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, stating the number of each category in each Department and listing the grades held by the disabled in each Department.

Mr. Dunn

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

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