§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Energy if the men included in the various mine workers' redundancy schemes will benefit from the recent increase in social insurance benefits.
§ Mr. EadieMen who are currently in benefit under the Redundant Mineworkers Payments Scheme have their benefit increased in line with the increase in unemployment benefit. Where they are in receipt of sickness or injury benefit or special hardship allowance they also receive any general increases in these benefits.
§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many miners left the coal mining industry in 1973, 1974 and 1975, respectively, and how many of those were affected by termination of employment.
§ Mr. EadieI am asking the Chairman of the National Coal Board to write to my hon. Friend with this information as soon as possible.