HC Deb 10 March 1961 vol 636 c70W
Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will state the percentage of insurance contributors who suffer from industrial diseases within Stoke-on-Trent, Salford, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Luton, Watford and Bournemouth, respectively.

Mr. Sharpies

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will state in tabular form the total number who have died from pneumoconiosis within the City of Stoke-on-Trent since 1945; the number who have died from other causes aggravated by pneumoconiosis; the number who died in 1960 from industrial diseases; and the number at present who have applied for benefit.

Mr. Sharples

I regret that this information is not available.