§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether a scheme has been framed for compensation for phthisis in the grinding industry under the "Workmen's Compensation (Silicosis) Act; and if he is aware that the prevalence of this disease in the industry is the subject for the serious consideration of both employers and workmen?
§ Mr. SHORTTA scheme of compensation has not yet been framed for this industry, as inquiry had first to be made into the conditions in the different sections of the industry. The inquiry has been a long and difficult one, but is now nearing completion, and I hope that it will be possible shortly to proceed to the establishment of a scheme and of improved and more comprehensive measures of prevention. The question is certainly one deserving the serious consideration of the employers and workers concerned.