HC Deb 05 August 1965 vol 717 cc451-2W
Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if she will give special attention to the needs of T. Clarke, 64, Dunrobin Street, Florence, Longton, who started work in the Stafford Colliery at 15 years of age, is now 62 years of age and worked on the coal face for 30 years, who suffers from bronchitis, emphysema and pneumoconiosis.

Mr. Harold Davies

I am having inquiries made and will write to my hon. Friend when they are complete.

Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if she will given special attention to the needs of B. Budworth, 30 Hilgreen Road, Sandford Hill, Longton, who worked in the pottery industry for 41 years and who suffers from bronchitis, emphysema and pneumoconiosis.

Mr. Harold Davies

I understand that Mr. Budworth has recently made a claim for industrial disablement benefit for pneumoconiosis which will be dealt with by the independent statutory authorities in the ordinary way. I will write to my hon. Friend when it has been decided.

Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what action it is proposed to take in the case of Cyril Wilmot Briggs, of 67 Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, who had worked in a foundry, and was operated on for lung cancer in the North Staffordshire Infirmary, during which operation it was found that the suspected cause of death was pneumoconiosis; and if he is aware that this is further evidence of the complications created by pneumoconiosis and an acceleration of its worsening effects on the human organs.

Mr. Harold Davies

Inquiries are being made about Mr. Briggs's case and I will write to my hon. Friend when these have been completed.