HC Deb 03 June 1980 vol 985 c612W
17. Mr. John Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce a disability allowance for registered blind persons aged between 16 and 65 years.

19. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration is being given by his Department to providing a supplementary benefit to totally blind persons who require special facilities due to their disability.

Mr. Prentice

While we have the greatest sympathy for blind people and the problems they face, resources are not at present available to finance new benefits.