§ 31. Mr. SHORTasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that many miners in Yorkshire suffering from accidents and industrial diseases and subject to the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Acts are frequently certified as being fit for work by the indemnity company's doctor but are refused employment when making application to their employers; and whether this aspect will be the subject of consideration of the Departmental Committee on Workmen's Compensation?
§ Sir J. SIMONI am aware that in the area named miners who have been in receipt of compensation for nystagmus may find this is an obstacle to re-employment, and this aspect of the matter is being considered by the Departmental Committee in connection with their inquiry into compensation for that disease.
§ Mr. T. SMITHIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this practice is not confined to those who have suffered from nystagmus, but affects also many who have recovered, or partially recovered, from accidents? Has the general question been considered by the Department?
§ Sir J. SIMONI shall be obliged if the hon. Member will communicate with me about other cases, because I should like to know how much evidence there is of this practice. It would be possible to enlarge the inquiry in case of need.