77. Dr. Morganasked the Home Secretary the position with regard to byssinosis, or card-room workers' bronchitis; whether a scheme for workmen's compensation for those disabled by this disease has been agreed, or negotiations completed; whether the necessary legislation is being prepared; whether this legislation, or Parliamentary approval to the scheme, can be expedited; and when it is likely to be laid before the House?
§ Sir J. AndersonProposals based on the Departmental Committee's recommendations have been substantially accepted by the employers' and workers' associations concerned, and a Bill to enable effect to be given to them is being prepared. I hope that it may be possible to introduce the Bill soon after Parliament reassembles.