§ Mr. James Lamondasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many 118W claims have been received, up to the latest convenient date, for payment under the Pneumoconiosis, Etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979 to those suffering from Byssinosis; and how many of these claims have been rejected.
§ Mr. Mayhew2,160 claims had been received up to Friday 16 May. 390 applicants have been told they are not entitled to a payment under the Act. The figures include claims from dependants of deceased sufferers.