§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to introduce regulations in respect of the Industrial Diseases (Notification) Act.
§ Mr. John PattenIt is intended to implement this Act by means of a revised medical certificate of cause of death. Extensive consultations with the professions involved have been necessary and these are due to be completed within the coming month. The making and approval of the statutory instrument and the printing of supplies of the new form will then be completed as soon as possible.