Mr. Dugdaleasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance to state the number of foundry workers, metal grinders and blasters, respectively, who
Occupation 1951 1952 1953 1954 (up to 30th June) Metal grinding … … … 4 8 9 4 Sandblasting … … … 9 8 10 4 Steel dressing … … … 101 89 113 62 Other foundry work … … … — — — 129 Iron moulding … … … 51 43 81 — Note: From 11th January, 1954, insurance against pneumoconiosis was extended to all foundry workers; formerly it was limited to certain specific processes. Ironmoulders are now included in the new category of "Other foundry work".