Written question asked by John Townend (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 November 1998. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what was the total cost to public funds of claims by employees and the public for compensation in respect of (a) personal injury and (b) employment protection in the latest year for which figures are available. - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. Townend: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total cost to public funds of claims by employees and the public for compensation in respect of (a) personal injury and (b) employment protection in the latest year for which figures are available. [59053] Dr. Howells: In the Financial Year 1997-98, the DTI (including its Executive Agencies) paid a total of £10,590 to its employees or ex-employees in respect of compensation for personal injury. In the same period, no awards were made to employees or ex-employees by the Civil Service Appeals Board or Employment Tribunals in respect of employment protection compensation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59053; 319 c533W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Compensation Costs Department of Trade and Industry Employment Government departments Personal injury Protection
Contains statistics: Yes