HC Deb 28 November 1966 vol 737 c1W
45. Mr. Concannon

asked the Minister of Social Security what action she is taking to restore the position of those industries which applied for supplementary benefits and now find that the wages related benefits are cancelling this out.

Mr. Harold Davies

I understand that my hon. Friend is referring to the colliery workers scheme for supplementing industrial injury benefits. Changes made in the scheme on the introduction of earnings-related short-term benefits were agreed by both sides of the industry and my right hon. Friend sees no reason to intervene.

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