§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of Slate for Employment what was the total number of applications for compensation under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers Compensation) Act 1979 up to 4 July of the current year; how many of these have been accepted; how many rejected; and how many cases are still awaiting a decision.
§ Mr. MayhewA total of 4,515 applications had been received by this date. 1,870 applicants had been informed that they were entitled to a payment, and 1,120 that they were not entitled to a payment. 1,525 applications are outstanding.