This document establishes the legal framework for amending the list of prescribed diseases eligible for industrial injury benefits under the Social Security system. The text is authored by the government of Great Britain, acting through the Department of Social Security, to update regulatory standards for occupational health compensation. It provides the specific legislative language required to incorporate new medical findings into the existing statutory framework for industrial injury claims.

Legal professionals and policy analysts utilize this document as a primary source for understanding the historical evolution of industrial injury legislation in the United Kingdom. It is a technical regulatory instrument intended for use by administrative bodies and legal practitioners rather than the general public.