HC Deb 28 June 1978 vol 952 c584W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many letters or other communications he has received during the past four months from individuals, councils and other organisations, respectively, concerning the need for a fairer system of compensation for slate quarrymen and others suffering from lung diseases, for which they cannot gain tort compensation.

Mr. Harold Walker

Since 26th February 1978 I have received, direct to my Department or forwarded from other sources, 33 representations from individuals, five from councils and 18 from other organisations concerning this matter.