HC Deb 27 June 1955 vol 543 c7
8. Mr. Holt

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will ease the qualifications of 20 years' minimum employment in a card room and 50 per cent. disability before compensation can be paid to those suffering from byssinosis in the cotton industry.

Mr. Peake

These are among the questions that are being considered by the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council who are at present reviewing the provision made for Byssinosis under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts.

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