Coal Miners (Deafness)

HC Deb 05 July 1979 vol 969 cc727-8W

Mr. Concannon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what periodic checks are made on mineworkers with regard to hearing.

Mr. Mayhew

I have been asked to reply.

I understand from the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that there are no such checks.

Mr. Concannon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what investigations have taken place into the incidence of deafness to coal miners.

Mr. Mayhew

I have been asked to reply.

I understand from the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that a number of investigations have been carried out by or on behalf of the National Coal Board.

I have asked the chairman of the National Coal Board to write to the hon. Member with details of these investigations.