§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give the latest information regarding the numbers of registered blind persons by age and sex, the numbers of registered partially-sighted persons by age and sex, the numbers of blind persons registered as new cases by age and sex, the numbers of partially sighted persons registered as new cases by age and sex and the numbers of registered blind persons with additional handicap by age and sex in each local authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe latest available published information in the form requested is contained in the Department's report "Registered Blind and Partially Sighted Persons. Year ended 31 March 1980 (England)". A copy is in the Library. We hope shortly to publish this information for the year ending 31 March 1982, and a copy of that will also be placed in the Library. I will ensure that the hon. Member is notified when this is done.