§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made by the Government in their consideration of a compensation payment system for those who suffer silicosis and associated lung diseases endemic to quarrying work.
§ Mr. John MorrisI refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Security, to the hon. Member for Carmarthen (Mr. Evans) on 20th December 1974.—[Vol. 883, c.727–8.] Further consideration will depend on the findings of the Royal Commission on Civil Liability and Compensation for Personal Injury which is currently looking at the question of compensation for physical disability caused by accidents or generally arising out of employment.