HC Deb 20 December 1965 vol 722 c1690
76. Mrs. McKay

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to receive a report on occupational deafness, following the investigations now being conducted by the Research Unit on Deafness, King's College; and if the report will be published.

The Secretary of State for Education and Science (Mr. Anthony Crosland)

I hope in a reasonably short space of time. A decision on publication will be made when the report is received.

Mrs. McKay

Could my right hon. Friend consider extending this review? We would like to know why it is possible in the United States for industrial deafness to be scheduled for workmen's compensation but not in this country, and we should like to know if my right hon. Friend can extend the review.

Mr. Crosland

I will certainly consider all those points.

Dr. Wyndham Davies

Would the Minister also consider the rising incidence of occupational deafness occurring in this country? It is now a most serious disease which should be scheduled as an occupational disease.

Mr. Crosland

Yes, Sir.