HC Deb 20 December 1971 vol 828 cc263-4W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many registered blind persons, how many unemployed blind persons, and how many blind persons there are receiving social security in the City of Leeds.

Sir K. Joseph

There were 1,237 registered blind persons on 31st December, 1970, the most recent figure available. Information is not available about the number in receipt of social security. I understand that 15 are unemployed and registered for employment with the Department of Employment at present.

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