HC Deb 23 July 1925 vol 186 cc2438-9W
Mr. CLOWES

asked the Home Secretary what was the number of fatal cases of lead poisoning in the pottery industry last year; what were the ages of the persons who have died and the nature of the process worked; and what was the length of time each of the deceased had been employed on lead processes?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The figures are as follow:

PARTICULARS OF DEATHS FROM LEAD POISONING IN THE POTTERY INDUSTRY FOR THE YEAR 1924.
Case No Sex Age Occupation Duration of employment in Lead Processes
1 M. 46 Glost placer 16 years
2 M. 65 Glost placer Believed many years, but has not worked since 1912 on account of lead positioning
3 M. 51 Glost placer 29 years
4 M. 51 Glost placer 36 years
5 M. 55 Dipper 38 years
6 M. 50 Oddman many years
7 M. 59 Glost placer 47 years
8 M. 63 Glost placer At least 18 years
9 M. 44 Glost placer many years
10 M. 54 Glost placer 33 years
11 M. 53 Dipper 25–30 years
12 M. 46 Dipper 20 years
13 M. 51 Dipper 42 years
14 M. 54 Glost placer 36 years
15 M. 48 Dipper 32 years
16 F. 50 Ware cleaner 20 years
17 F. 57 Ware cleaner 30 years
18 F. 35 Majolica paintress 14 years