§ 55. Mr. G. MACDONALDasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of 348 the long delay involved in getting a settlement of claims of persons certified as suffering from silicosis; and whether, in view of the anxiety caused by the delay, he will take the necessary action to expedite a settlement of all such cases?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo, Sir, I am not aware of the delay complained of, but if the hon. Member will furnish me with particulars of the cases he has in mind, I will consider whether it is possible for me to take any action in the direction suggested.
§ Mr. MACDONALDDoes not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the procedure prescribed in the silicosis order in itself causes delay?