§ Mr. McMahonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will widen the age limit for those who would be entitled to qualify for benefit by reason of occupational deafness.
§ Mr. RossiThere is no age limit as such governing entitlement to disablement benefit under the occupational deafness provisions.
453WThe Industrial Injuries Advisory Council is currently reviewing the provisions for occupational deafness and my right hon. Friend expects to receive the council's report later this year. He will consider the need for amendments to the scheme in the light of the report.