§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in the light of the considerable numbers of individuals suffering from the effects of farmer's lung that have come to light following the implementation of the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979, he will introduce legislation to provide similar benefits for sufferers from this disease.
§ Mr. MayhewI have been asked to reply.
No, because this disease does not have the long development period common to those diseases covered by the Act.