§ Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Home Secretary whether he can state the number of applications received, and the number of certificates granted for total and partial disablement, and certificates that death was due to silicosis among coalminers in the United Kingdom in the 18 months ended to the last convenient date, under the Various Industries (Silicosis) Schemes; and if he will give separate figures for the anthracite coalfield and the rest of the South Wales coalfield; and if he will also give particulars of the grade of employments, and the number of certificates in each grade, respectively?
§ Mr. PeakeApplications to the Medical Board for certificates under the Various Industries (Silicosis) Schemes from Coal-miners, (1st January, 1938— 30th June, 1939.)