Written question asked by Dennis Canavan (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 1999. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if social security benefits previously paid out will be recoverable from the compensation payments recently announced for miners suffering from (a) emphysema, (b) bronchitis and (c) vibration white finger; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Canavan: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if social security benefits previously paid out will be recoverable from the compensation payments recently announced for miners suffering from (a) emphysema, (b) bronchitis and (c) vibration white finger; and if he will make a statement. [78137] Mr. Bayley: It has been a long standing principle that victims of personal injury or disease should not be compensated twice for the same need. Consequently compensation paid to miners for loss of past earnings, cost of care and loss of mobility may be reduced to take account of the liability to repay benefits paid in respect of the disease in question. Compensation for pain and suffering will be paid in full.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 328 c105-6W; 78137
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Disability Compensation Coal Bronchitis Industrial diseases Emphysema Mining Social security benefits Hand arm vibration syndrome Industrial injuries disablement benefit