§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of cases of pneumoconiosis certified in Scottish mines for each of the years from 1945 till the latest date; and what steps are being taken for prevention.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydMethods of dust suppression in the mines are constantly being extended and improved by the National Coal Board with the full cooperation of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Mines. The number of cases of pneumoconiosis and silicosis certified in Scottish mines in each of the years 1945 to 1954 are as follows:
Year Certified by the Silicosis Medical Board under the Workmen's Compensation Acts, 1925–43 Diagnosed under the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) General Regulations, 1948 Total 1945 148 — 148 1946 166 — 166 1947 322 — 322 1948 274 72 346 1949 146 304 450 1950 155 393 548 1951 139 468 607 1952 67 454 521 1953 31 798 829 1954(provisional) 12 1,108 1,120