HC Deb 09 November 1971 vol 825 cc113-4W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many, and which, industrial diseases have been recommended to him for prescription as industrial diseases during each of the last five years.

Mr. Dean

During the period in question, nasal adeno-carcinoma was recommended for prescription under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act, 1965, by the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council and was prescribed in May, 1969.

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what industrial diseases are currently being considered by the Advisory Council on Industrial Injuries.

Mr. Dean

Questions concerning vibration syndrome, pneumoconiosis, occupational deafness, brucellosis, lung cancer in chromates workers, and acrylamide poisoning have been referred to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council for consideration and advice. These questions are currently under investigation by the Council's Industrial Diseases Sub-Committee.