§ 14. Mr. JOHNasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a reply from the Mining Association on the subject of silicosis; and whether he is now in a position to review the arrangements now in force under the present scheme?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Gilmour)As the result of the conferences which have recently taken place, I am expecting to receive next week from the Mining Association certain proposals which they desire to submit with a view to remedying the position. I should then be able to review the existing arrangements, and the hon. Member may be assured that every effort will be made to reach an early decision.