HC Deb 21 May 1924 vol 173 c2229W
Sir R. ASKE

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government has framed any scheme which will relieve the blind poor from being dependent on Poor Law relief?

Mr. WHEATLEY

No scheme has been found for relieving Poor Law authorities of their obligation to provide relief for destitute blind persons as for other destitute persons, but every effort is made under the Blind Persons' Act to prevent blind persons from becoming dependent on Poor Law relief.