HC Deb 27 July 1938 vol 338 cc3114-5W
Mr. J. Griffiths

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what colliery has been chosen for the further investigation of the problem of silicosis in the anthracite coalfield of South Wales; and if he can give any indication as to the date upon which it is expected the investigation will be completed and the report presented?

Earl Winterton

A second colliery has not yet been selected, although a choice will shortly be made. The investigators are still wholly occupied with examining the data and material collected at Ammanford, but this part of the work is now nearing completion. It is not yet possible to say when the investigation as a whole will be concluded, but the work is being pressed forward without any avoidable delay.

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