Written question asked by Eric Illsley (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2003. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2003 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 representations she has received regarding solicitors charging success fees in coal health compensation claims. (Failed OPQ)
- Answer
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Mr. Illsley: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has received regarding solicitors charging success fees in coal health compensation claims. [143334] Nigel Griffiths: My right hon. Friend and the Prime Minister have received angry representations from his members and others. I deplore any attempt to charge sick miners or their widows and families for legal or administration expenses that are covered by the DTI. I am asking the firms involved to reimburse sick miners widows and families in such cases.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 415 c557W; 143334
- Session
- 2003-04
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Compensation Coal Fees and charges Legal costs Industrial diseases Mining
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