§ 38. Mr. W. ROBERTSasked the Home Secretary what progress has been made in the attempt to substitute a non-siliceous abrasive for sand in sandblasting, in order to avoid silicosis among the workers?
§ Sir J. SIMONGood progress continues to be made in this matter, and the substitution of steel shot and grit for siliceous abrasives wherever practicable has been strongly advocated by the Engineering and Allied Trades Employers' Federation. A Departmental pamphlet on the subject is to be issued shortly. Further details will be found on page 57 of the last annual report of the Chief Inspector of Factories.