HC Deb 21 June 1989 vol 155 c185W
Mr. Evennett

To 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. Nicholls

This 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.