§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services 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.
§ Sir K. JosephAt 1st June, 1972, there were 25 male and 21 female registered blind workers employed by my Department. 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.