HC Deb 08 October 1946 vol 427 c29W
Major N. Macpherson

asked the Minister of National Insurance what steps he is taking to reduce the delay in dealing with applications for compensation from persons affected by pneumoconiosis and from the relatives of those who have died from this complaint.

Mr. Steele

Six additional doctors have recently been appointed to the medical board responsible for making the examinations and giving the certificates for this disease. Further special measures are also being taken in Scotland.