49. Mr. Dugdaleasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether his attention has been called to the report of the coroner at the inquests on Mr. Berrow and Mr. Clarke, of West Bromwich, in which it was stated that death was due to pneumoconiosis arising from exposure to industrial dust; and whether he will now consider making it compulsory for all men employed where there is industrial dust to undergo periodical X-rays.
§ Mr. PeakeI have seen reports on the two inquests but I do not think it would be practicable to institute a system of compulsory X-ray examination for everyone employed where there is industrial dust as suggested by the right hon. Member.