§ 58. Mr. ELLIS SMITHasked the Home Secretary whether it is proposed to take steps to include silicosis and asbestosis in the industrial disease provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Acts?
§ Mr. LLOYDNo, Sir. Special provisions were enacted by Parliament to enable compensation to be given for these diseases because the ordinary industrial disease provisions were not considered appropriate; and my right hon. Friend knows of no reason for departing from the present arrangements.
§ Mr. SMITHWill the under-Secretary bring to the attention of the Home Office the need for dealing with this question in the new Factories Bill which it is proposed to introduce?