§ Dr. Strossasked the Minister of National Insurance how many types of cramp of the hand and forearm are now listed as prescribed industrial diseases; whether she is aware that the prolonged use of a fettling tool in the pottery industry may exactly reproduce writers' cramp; and whether she will take steps to ensure that in such cases those affected will receive compensation under the industrial Injuries Act.
§ Dr. SummerskillThree types of cramp of the hand and forearm are included in the schedule of diseases prescribed under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act, namely, telegraphist's cramp, writer's cramp and twister's cramp. As regards the second part of the Question mentioned by my hon. Friend, no case of the kind has come to my notice. If he has any information indicating a need for action on my part, I shall, of course, be glad to consider it.