Written question asked by Judy Mallaber (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 1 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 former miners in Amber Valley have (a) claimed and (b) received payments in compensation for chronic bronchitis and emphysema. - Includes figure.

Answer: Judy Mallaber: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many former miners in Amber Valley have (a) claimed and (b) received payments in compensation for chronic bronchitis and emphysema. [147389] Mr. Hain: The Department's claim handling agents, IRISC, have registered 1,945 claims in respect of chronic bronchitis and emphysema from claimants in Amber Valley. As at 24 January the Department had settled 106 claims in full, and made a further 219 interim settlements. In total the Department has paid out nearly £1 million in respect of chronic bronchitis and emphysema related compensation in Amber Valley.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 147389; 362 c252W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Compensation Coal Bronchitis Industrial diseases Emphysema Payments Mining Respiratory system Amber Valley
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