The Asbestos Industry (Asbestosis) Amendment Scheme, 1946, dated April 16, 1946, made by the Minister of National Insurance under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5. c. 84), the Workmen's Compensation (Silicosis and Asbestosis) Act, 1930 (20 & 21 Geo. 5. c. 29), the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1943 (6 & 7 Geo. 6. c. 6) and the Workmen's Compensation (Pneumoconiosis) Act, 1935 (9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 16).
Whereas the Secretary of State made the Asbestos Industry (Asbestosis) Scheme, 1931,(e) which Scheme is hereinafter referred to as "the principal Scheme"; And whereas it is desirable to extend and vary the principal Scheme; Now therefore in pursuance of the powers conferred on him by Section 47 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1925, as amended by the Workmen's Compensation (Silicosis and Asbestosis) Act, 1930, the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1943, and the Ministry of National Insurance (Wor...