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Written question asked by Bill Michie (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 December 1990. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Monday, 10 December 1990 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Written question

Question
On what date hard metal disease was prescribed for industrial disablement benefit purposes; if he will list the medical conditions which are treated as pneumoconiosis for industrial disablement benefit purposes, and in relation to each disease when it was first so treated; and in relation to the lung conditions which are treated as pneumoconiosis for industrial disablement benefit purposes, what publicity has been issued by the Department of Social Security to inform potential claimants about their potential eligibility. - Includes fact that information is available in a number of departmental leaflets; leaflet N13 in particular refers to lung diseases caused by some dusts and fibres.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
182 c305W;182 c306W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Industrial injuries scheme Industrial diseases Leaflets Publicity Pneumoconiosis Respiratory diseases Metalworking