HC Deb 29 July 1954 vol 531 c96W
98. Mr. Beswick

asked the Minister of Health the total sum of public money paid in the last available financial year to the regional associations for the blind.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The total sum of public money paid to the four regional associations for the blind for the financial year 1952–53—the latest for which figures are available—was£18,374 9s. 0d., one half of which was paid by the Exchequer and one half by local authorities.

102. Mr. Beswick

asked the Minister of Health what organisations of blind persons are affiliated to the Southern Regional Association for the Blind.

Mr. Iain Macleod

None, so far as I am aware.