§ 34. Mr. P. OLIVERasked the Home Secretary whether he is now in a position to report on the investigation being carried out by the London Cancer Hospital, with the assistance of the medical inspectorate of the Factory Department, into the incidence of the disease of cancer of the bladder among workers in aniline factories?
§ Mr. SHORTThis investigation has been continued, but I am unable to hazard any opinion as to when conclusive results may be expected. The hon. Member 2372 bar will appreciate that investigations into the causation of cancer in connection with particular occupations are always very difficult, and that a special difficulty arises in the present investigation, owing to the fact that the total number of fatalities from cancer of the bladder among aniline workers is quite small, and the collection of data, therefore, very laborious.
§ Mr. ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUELHas the hon. Gentleman inquired from the life assurance offices, as they may have some useful information on the matter?