§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he discussed the payment of £100 million to the sufferers of pneumoconiosis and their dependants with the Pearson Commission on Civil Liability.
§ Mr. EadieLord Pearson, the Chairman of the Royal Commission on Civil Liability and Compensation for Personal Injury, was informed of the proposal to664W establish a scheme of compensation for mine workers suffering from pneumoconiosis.