§ 42. Mr. HOFFMANasked the Home Secretary if he is now in a position to say if he proposes to extend the scope of the metal-grinding (silicosis) scheme; if so, what classes of workers such extension will cover; and when it is proposed it shall become operative?
§ Mr. CLYNESI now propose to extend the scheme to include workers employed on segmental wheels (Slacks machines) fitted with sandstone, and I have sent a Draft Amending Order to employers' and workers' organisations to give them an opportunity of submitting any observations upon it before it is finally made. The Draft provides that the Amending Order shall take effect on the 1st April and shall apply to all workmen employed in the processes on or after the date on which the Order is made. I am sending the hon. Member a copy.
Sir GEORGE HAMILTONWill the Tight hon. Gentleman let me have an answer to my letter which was sent to 2064 him three weeks ago? I have not even received an acknowledgment.
§ Mr. CLYNESI am surprised that there should have been any such delay, and I will attend to the matter.