§ 5. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Labour what procedure should be adopted by registered blind persons who desire the help of a guide dog to assist them in carrying out their regular occupations; and in what way their need for such a dog is assessed.
Mr. LeeI understand that if a blind person wishes to have a guide dog he should apply to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Edmonscote Manor, Warwick New Road, Leamington, which will assess his ability to use a dog effectively. The question of the suitability of a blind person to use a guide dog is a highly technical one which must be left to the Association, which trains the dogs.