§ 45. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Prime Minister when the Report of the Inter-departmental Committee on the recognition for pension purposes of tuberculosis in the services will be published; and if its recommendations have been accepted by the Government and will be embodied in Warrant and King's Regulations?
49. Dr. VERNON DAVIESasked the Prime Minister the names of the committee who are investigating the question of the attributability of pulmonary tuberculosis in the defence forces to the 1053 conditions of service; the number of times this committee has met; and when it is expected that their recommendations will be received?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Arthur Michael Samuel)This investigation is being carried out by the Joint Medical Committee, consisting of the Directors of Medical Services of the three Service Departments and the Ministry of Pensions. A report on the relationship between conditions of service life and pulmonary tuberculosis has been prepared for this Committee by a Sub-Committee and is being considered. I am unable to anticipate what conclusions will be reached on the matter or their possible effect on pension awards.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHACan the hon. Member say when the Report is likely to be available?
§ Mr. SAMUELNo, Sir. The matter is receiving attention.