§ Mr. A. Robertsasked the Minister of Power, in view of the increase in the incidence of pneumoconiosis, if he will set up an additional medical examining board at Leeds General Infirmary.
§ Mr. PeytonThe establishment of medical examining boards does not come within my responsibility. I am advised by my right hon. Friend the208W Minister of Pensions and National Insurance that the establishment of a further pneumoconiosis medical board for miners in the Leeds area would not be justified on the present incidence of claims.