HC Deb 27 March 1979 vol 965 c154W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what representation he has received from individuals and organisations requesting the extension of the 1975 pneumoconiosis compensation scheme to pre-1971 widows and men who accepted commuted compensation under previous legislation; and if he will make a statement about Government policy with regard to such extension.

Mr. Benn

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock (Mr. Roberts) on 26 March 1979.—[Vol. 965, c.47.]

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