§ Mr. ELLIS DAVIESasked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been drawn to the fact, as shown by the proposed Home Office Regulations, that workers with pitch made from gasworks tar are particularly liable to cancer; and what precautions are taken to prevent the possible spread of this disease by the now universal tarring of roads throughout the country?
§ Mr. BURNSI am aware of the proposed regulations, which are intended to minimise the risk of constant working in connection with tar; but I have seen no evidence that any risk is incurred in walking or driving over tarred roads; and I do not believe in the likelihood of any such risk.