§ Mr. HOPKINasked the Secretary for Mines if he proposes to hold an inquiry as to the effect on the health of the men who use drill machines driven by compressed air in the anthracite district of Carmarthenshire; if his attention has been called to the large number of men who have been engaged on such work who are now permanently disabled, suffering from silicosis or anthracosis; if he is prepared to make every possible effort, in conjunction with the employers, to obtain some protection for these men when working these drill machines; and, if so, what steps does he propose to take?
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§ Mr. TURNERI have had no information to indicate that there is need for such an inquiry. As indicated by my right hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs in his reply on 18th November, if my hon. Friend will furnish definite particulars of alleged cases the necessary inquiries will be made.