HC Deb 25 May 1972 vol 837 c485W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will require that chronic bronchitis and emphysema in electric arc welders be classified as a prescribed disease for the purpose of eligibility for a disablement pension.

Mr. Dean

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Southampton, Itchen (Mr. R. C. Mitchell) on 23rd May.—[Vol. 837, c.331–2.]