Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Monday, 13 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 September 2004. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Thursday, 16 September 2004 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, when she expects to reach the last decile of registered coal compensation claims for (a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and (b) vibration white finger for former miners or their widows or families in the East Midlands. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: David Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she expects to reach the last decile of registered coal compensation claims for (a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and (b) vibration white finger for former miners or their widows or families in the east Midlands. [189188] Nigel Griffiths: The Department is currently holding detailed discussions on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and plans to report progress to Sir Michael Turner, the judge who oversees the respiratory scheme, later this month when he visits the DTI's claims handlers. On claims for VWF, the Department aims to have completed all general damages offers by the end of 2004, and to have all claims settled by the end of 2005.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c1723W;424 c1721W; 189188
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Compensation Applications Coal Industrial diseases East Midlands Mining Hand arm vibration syndrome Respiratory system
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