§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has considered the proposals of the Pearson report, Command Paper No. 7054, regarding compensation for occupational diseases, especially regarding an individual proof system; and if there will be early legislative implementation.
§ Mr. OrmeI refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Sowerby (Mr. Madden) on 7th July. The question of legislation will be considered when the Industrial injuries Advisory Council has reported on the questions referred to it.