asked the Home Secretary whether he has received a report from his factory inspector in connection with the death of a young man from asbestosis who was employed at Dick's Asbestos Works, Canning Town; and whether the factory inspector was satisfied that proper and adequate dust-suction machinery was installed for the removal of asbestos dust?

Yes, Sir. It would appear from the evidence at the inquest that death was due to asbestosis but that the disease had been contracted some years ago before the present Regulations came into force. During the last 3½ years the deceased seems to have been employed at the works mentioned for about two months only. The inspector reports that the requirements as to provision of mechanical exhaust draught are well observed.