§ 56. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many persons are at present in receipt of workmen's compensation payments; how many of them are at present earning and are unable to increase their incomes because increases in earnings are automatically deducted from the compensation payments; and what proposals he is at present considering to improve their position.
§ Mr. WoodIt is estimated that about 22,000 people are at present receiving workmen's compensation payments. I116W do not know how many of these are working, but the effect of workmen's compensation rules is such that the situation described in the hon. Gentleman's question does not arise. There are no special considerations applying to this group as a whole which call for legislation.