HC Deb 13 July 1953 vol 517 cc125-6W
83. Mr. Palmer

asked the Minister of National Insurance if he will prescribe employment in the Cleveland iron ore mines as an occupation involving risk of pneumoconiosis under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act.

87. Mr. Elwyn Jones

asked the Minister of National Insurance whether the Industrial Diseases Sub-Committee (Pneumoconiosis) has yet reported on the question referred to it early in 1951 of the method of prescribing pneumoconiosis for the purposes of insurance under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act, 1946.

Mr. Peake

I have just received a very full report from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council on the cover to be provided for pneumoconiosis. I am studying this and hope to be able to announce what action I propose to take on its recommendations shortly.