§ 17. Mr. WILLIAM HIRSTasked the Home Secretary the total number of 708 claims at the latest available date under the Workmen's Compensation Act, in connection with the silicosis scheme by July, 1927; and the number as affecting Birmingham and Sheffield, respectively?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI presume the hon. Member refers to the scheme for the metal grinding industries which came into operation on the 1st July last year. I regret that I am unable at present to give any figures, but information as to the number of cases in which compensation was paid under this scheme during the six months, July to December, 1927, is being collected and will be available later.