§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people have submitted claims for industrial injuries disablement benefit arising out of white finger disease; how many of the claims have been successful; what amount of money has actually been paid out; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThis information is not available in the form requested. However, on 1 April 1989 there were some 620 assessments current for the prescribed disease vibration white finger.