HC Deb 25 October 1966 vol 734 cc163-4W
Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Social Security in how many cases of industrial injury benefit awarded during the latest convenient 12 months an appeal has been lodged by the insurance officer; and what are the related figures for the corresponding period of 12 months terminating in 1963 and in 1951 stated in terms of percentage of applications.

Mr. Harold Davies

During 1965 18.6 per cent. of the appeals decided by the Commissioner arising from claims under the Industrial Injuries Acts were made by insurance officers. The corresponding proportion in 1963 was 18.8 per cent. The figure for 1951 is not available.

Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Social Security in how many cases in the latest convenient 12 months an application has been made for the review of an award of industrial injury benefit or of industrial disease allowance; and what are the related figures for 1963 and 1951, stated in terms of percentages.

Mr. Harold Davies

No record is kept of applications for review of awards of industrial injuries benefits.