85. Mr. FENWICKasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the industrial disease known as callosity; and, if so, whether, having regard to the nature of the disease, he can see his way to include it in the list of industrial diseases provided for under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act?
Mr. SAMUELI am aware that callosity, which is a hardening and thickening of the superficial layers of the skin, is common, especially on the hands and fingers, in certain occupations, but I am advised that it cannot be regarded as a definite disease and does not of itself cause incapacity. It could not therefore be scheduled under the Act.