§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will list diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema where the incidence is considerably higher among those who were, or are, employed in certain industries such as coal mining; and if he will set out the incidence of these diseases among those with employment history in the relevant
52Wregardless of the effect on benefit entitlement of such factors as sex, marital status and family responsibilities.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make good the shortfall in the retirement pension caused by Her Majesty's Government's underestimation of the annual rise in earnings.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThe Government are considering the position and a statement will be made in due course.