HC Deb 30 June 1932 vol 267 c1994
15. Mr. LAWSON

asked the Home Secretary the number of compensation claims made, and the number granted, since the silicosis order came into operation?

Mr. STANLEY

I understand that the hon. Member is referring to cases among coalminers. I regret I have no information as to the number of claims made, but the number of cases in coalmines in which compensation was paid since the 1st February, 1929, when the Various Industries (Silicosis) Scheme came into operation, up to the end of 1931, is 91, including 20 fatal cases.