§ 63. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Labour the reasons for the substantial increase in the number of pottery workers who have been found to be suffering from pneumoconiosis and pneumoconiosis accompanied by tuberculosis in 1955 as compared with 1950; and if he will make a statement on the steps being taken to protect the workers in this industry.
§ Mr. CarrI am advised that this increase is attributable to growing numbers of pottery workers presenting themselves for medical examination, rather than to an increase in the number now contracting this disease. Revised Regulations under the Factories Acts were made in 1947 and 1950 and conditions in the potteries are steadily improving. A pilot survey which will examine the current142W standard of compliance with the Regulations will be started by my Department within the next week or so.