§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of people in Scotland who are known to have contracted asbestosis.
§ Mr. Harry EwingNo figures are available to show the number of persons in the general population of Scotland190W who have contracted asbestosis. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services informs me, however, that about 120 people in Scotland have current awards of disablement benefit in respect of asbestosis as one of the diseases prescribed under the industrial injuries scheme administered by his Department.