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Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
How many people are registered (a) blind and (b) partially sighted. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are registered (a) blind and (b) partially sighted. [19083] Mr. Gwilym Jones: There were an estimated 8,800 persons registered as blind and 8,100 persons registered as partially sighted in Wales on 31 March 1996.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19083; 292 c239W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Visual impairment Wales
Contains statistics
Yes