HC Deb 15 April 1981 vol 3 cc209-10W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that for all post mortem examinations of lungs of persons who may have been exposed to an industrial lung disease, there will be investigations undertaken using electron miscroscope techniques.

Mr. Rossi

No. It is for the independent adjudicating authorities responsible for determining benefit claims to decide what evidence they need. Whereas electron microscopy facilities are available when needed, I am advised that in most cases the evidence which is required can be secured in other ways.