§ Mr. Sutcliffeasked the Minister of Health whether he will publish the reasons which prevent the adoption of any scheme for the augmentation of health insurance benefit payable to men disabled by inhaling dust in cardrooms?
§ Sir S. HoareI have been asked to reply. A Departmental Committee have been investigating the question whether 3513W an equitable and workable scheme can be devised for providing compensation in the case of cardroom workers disabled by respiratory illness; and they are now, I understand, considering their report. Until it is received it would be premature to express any opinion on the subject.