HC Deb 23 March 1953 vol 513 c483
44. Rev. LI. Williams

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many cases of pneumoconiosis amongst miners were certified during the years 1950, 1951 and 1952, respectively, in the Abertillery Division.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act and the Workmen's Compensation Acts, 70, 41 and 100, respectively, Sir.

Dr. Summerskill

Having regard to the difficulty in diagnosing pneumoconiosis in its early stages, would the Minister agree that the figures he has given do not represent a true picture of the position?

Mr. Lloyd

I have endeavoured to give the figures for which I was asked I am ready to make any further inquiries should that be thought desirable.