§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Social Security what discussions she has had, with whom, and with what results, about the case of a claim for compensation for an industrial injury by Mr. Arthur Chamberlain, of Valetta Grove, Plaistow, E.13; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold DaviesMr. Chamberlain's claim for industrial injury benefit for papilloma of the bladder has been rejected by the independent statutory authorities on the ground that he has not worked in a prescribed occupation since July, 1948, when the industrial injuries scheme came into operation. I understand that he attributes the disease to employment before July, 1948, and this is a matter between employer and employee in which the Minister cannot intervene. I would also refer my hon. Friend to the Reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Wood Green (Mrs. Joyce Butler) on 21st November.—[Vol. 736, c. 934–5.]