§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many claims for pneumoconiosis benefit have been received in Wales in the last two years; and how many are outstanding. [96264]
§ Mr Nicholas BrownThe latest available information is in the table.
Estimated number of claims for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit from pneumoconiosis sufferers in Wales 2000–01 900 2001–01 1,100 Notes:
1. Figures are rounded to the nearest hundred and may be subject to a degree of sampling variation.
491W2. Information is not currently available on the number of claims outstanding.
Source:
10 per cent. sample of annual statistical returns from Disablement Benefit offices taken in March 2001 and March 2002.