§ 6. Mrs. Tateasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he has any information about the discoveries that have been made at McGill University, Montreal, concerning the prevention and cure of silicosis.
§ The Minister of Fuel and Power (Major Lloyd George)I am aware of the experiments which are going on in Canada on the treatment of silicosis by the inhalation of aluminium powder, which are probably what my hon. Friend has in mind. These experiments are being closely watched, both by my Department and by the Medical Research Council, but I am advised that the results are not yet sufficiently conclusive to justify the adoption of this method of treatment at British mines.
§ Mrs. TateWill the Minister get into touch with the McGill University to see whether these are the same experiments?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeI certainly will do that; I think that our people have been in touch, as a matter of fact. As my hon. Friend is aware, a report was recently published in South Wales dealing with the question of silicosis, and as a result of that 1544 I am satisfied that every possible research is being made.
§ Professor GruffyddIs the Minister aware of what has been done at the University of Wales in this matter?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeCertainly.