§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from the North of England Regional Association for the Blind about the voucher scheme for glasses; what reply is being sent to the association's letter to the Minister with responsibility for the disabled dated 12 June; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe North Regional Association for the Blind was among those consulted on our proposals for the voucher scheme. Its comments, along with all the others received, were fully considered and when final decisions were taken letters were sent to all concerned advising them of the outcome.
The letter of 12 June was on a different subject, the provision of low vision aids. My hon. Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Social Services replied on 14 July. A copy of that reply has been placed in the Library.