PMQT Written Answers – 3 February 1992

Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 3rd February 1992.

PRIME MINISTER:

Blindness

Mr. Cousins : To ask the Prime Minister what action he proposes to undertake as a result of the findings of the Royal National Institute of the Blind survey into provisions for the blind and partially sighted.

The Prime Minister : I welcome the survey as a useful supplement to the information contained in earlier surveys of disability. Ministerial colleagues in the Departments of Health, of Social Security and of Employment have met or will shortly be meeting representatives of the Royal National Institute for the Blind to discuss the implications of the survey for their programmes. The survey is also being carefully considered in other departments with an interest.

Lamplugh School

Dr. Cunningham : To ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received from Lamplugh school, Frizington, Cumbria; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister : Three representations were received during 1990.

Ehenside School

Dr. Cunningham : To ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received from Ehenside school, Cleator moor; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister : As far as I am aware, none.