§ Helen JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he expects the further research recommended by the Industrial Injuries Council into risk of upper limb disorders in specific occupations to be completed. [142599]
§ Mr. BrowneThe Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (MAC) has monitored the scientific literature in relation to Work Related Upper Limb Disorders since its last report in 1992, and has decided that there is now sufficient new evidence that it should conduct a further review of the subject.
The review is still in its early stages. 11 AC plans to continue its research and consultation with experts during the spring and summer of 2004 and to complete its review in the first half of 2005.