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Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 July 1994. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Friday, 15 July 1994 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
How many claims of disablement benefit in respect of chronic bronchitis or emphysema have been made by persons currently on income support benefit since September 1993; how many of these claims have been successful; and in which circumstances it can be financially advantageous for those suffering from chronic bronchitis or emphysema to be successful in claiming disablement benefit. - Inc fact that info not readily available, obtained only at disproportionate cost. No fig given.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
246 c800W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Applications Bronchitis Income support Industrial diseases Emphysema Industrial diseases benefits Social security benefits
Contains statistics
Yes