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Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 1996. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
If he will exempt persons who successfully claim compensation as a result of disability arising from asbestosis and other similar conditions from the compensation recovery scheme; if he will raise the small payments limit for the compensation recovery scheme; if he will ensure that the costs of any community care or aids and adaptions required, arising out of an injury or illness, where such medical conditions result in successful claims for compensation, are taken into account in any compensation recovery undertaken by the compensation recovery unit.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
278 c279-80W; 30388;30389;30255
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Compensation Personal injury Social security benefits Compensation Recovery Unit