HC Deb 10 March 1981 vol 1000 c291W
Mr. Iain Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider including high-speed wood machining in the occupations in schedule 48 prescribed for occupational deafness.

Mr. Rossi

A sub-committee of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council, the independent body which advises my right hon. Friend on matters relating to the industrial injuries scheme is currently reviewing the benefit provisions for occupational deafness. It is prepared to

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