§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has to show the monthly breakdown for the last 36 months of the number of persons X-rayed for the first time for pneumoconiosis in an attempt to secure lump-sum compensation from British Coal and the breakdown of the subsequent results, distinguishing between those not suffering from the disease and those suffering, analysed by percentage disability groupings.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe British Coal Corporation is responsible for the periodic X-ray scheme which it introduced in 1958. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.