§ 65. Mr. Edward Daviesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that blind workers are experiencing difficulties in obtaining supplies of worsted yarn; and whether anything will be done to improve the position, particularly for blind persons engaged in their own homes.
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§ Sir S. CrippsI asked manufacturers some months ago to give all possible assistance to blind persons in obtaining supplies, and I am not aware that they are having difficulty in obtaining their requirements. Supplies of worsted yarn generally are scarce owing to the lack of skilled labour in the wool industry and the effects of the fuel crisis early this year, but output is now increasing and I hope the position will shortly improve.