HC Deb 26 June 1972 vol 839 c259W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give for the latest most convenient stated date the number of male and female registered blind workers employed in his Department; and whether he will take whatever action may be open to him to increase this number as and when convenient and suitable vacancies become available.

Mr. Maudling

Five men. The Civil Service Department, in consultation with establishment officers of all major Departments, is actively considering what further action can be taken to increase the numbers of registered disabled people—including blind persons—employed in the Civil Service