§ 17. Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce a disability allowance for registered blind persons aged between 16 and 65 years.
§ 19. Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration is being given by his Department to providing a supplementary benefit to totally blind persons who require special facilities due to their disability.
§ Mr. PrenticeWhile we have the greatest sympathy for blind people and the problems they face, resources are not at present available to finance new benefits.