§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. NottOne male and one female registered blind workers are currently employed in the Treasury.
287WYes. 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.