HC Deb 30 March 1984 vol 57 cc352-4W
Mr. Frank Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many claims relating to occupational deafness were made nationally, and in the north-east 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983, respectively; and how many were successful and resulted in awards being made.

Mr. Newton

[pursuant to his reply, 28 March 1984, c.221]: The information is as follows:

Great Britain North-East*
Claims made Successful Claims Claims made Successful Claims
1979 3,400 432 † 93
1980 4,936 1,064 1,347 188
1981 4,793 842 1,337 206
1982 4,340 624 1,099 137
1983 8.083 414 2,165 87
* Figures are for the areas Tyne and Wear, Cleveland, Teeside, Durham and Northumberland.
† Not available.

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