§ Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services in how many new cases was industrial injury benefit paid in 1969 and 1970, respectively.
§ Mr. DeanThere were 828,000 and 820,000 for the years ending 31st May, 1969 and 1970, respectively. Figures for the year ending May, 1971, are not yet available.
§ Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many men and women are at present receiving industrial injury benefit in respect of asbestosis.
§ Mr. DeanStatistics are not kept for asbestosis alone. For pneumoconiosis, which includes asbestosis, benefit is in payment to about 46,000 men and 1,000 women.