Written question asked by Ronnie Campbell (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001 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, How many people have benefited from the compensation scheme for former mineworkers. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Ronnie Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many people have benefited from the compensation scheme for former mineworkers. [149029] Mr. Hain: To date, some 43,100 claimants have received full and interim settlements in relation to claims for vibration-related diseases. In addition, a further 30,700 claimants have received full and interim settlements in relation to claims for respiratory disease. In total to date, the Department has paid out £332.5 million in coalmining compensation, and continues to pay out around £1 million a day.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 363 c271-2W; 149029
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Compensation Coal Industrial diseases Mining Recipients Hand arm vibration syndrome Respiratory system
Contains statistics: Yes
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