§ Mr. EvennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many registered blind or other visually handicapped persons are employed in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThis information is not available. My Department provides a wide range of help to visually handicapped people including specialist placing, rehabilitation and training provision, a personal reader scheme, provision of special aids and equipment and sheltered employment.
We work closely with the Royal National Institute for the Blind in developing these provisions.