§ 36. Mr. HOPKINasked the Secretary for Mines if he is now in possession of the report made by his medical inspector on silicosis in the Cross Hands district of Carmarthenshire; and if he proposes to publish this report?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to him by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on 5th June, when he was informed that this inquiry was proving much more laborious than had been anticipated. A great deal of relevant data has now been collected, but the results of the examination of these indicate the necessity of further inquiry.
§ Mr. HOPKINIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this inquiry was started about three months ago, and can he say whether anything has been done?
§ Mr. SHINWELLYes, quite a lot has been done. I understand that there is still more information to collect, and when it is collected it will be analysed.
§ Mr. STEPHENWill the Under-Secretary endeavour to expedite the termination of this inquiry?
§ Mr. SHINWELLBy all means.