§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many cases have been approved for compensation payments during the past 12 months under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers Compensation) Act 1979; what has been the average payment made in these cases; what is the total number of cases for which payment has been made since the enactment of this legislation; and what is the total compensation paid over this period and the average compensation corresponding to these figures.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe information requested is as follows: 467W
Approved applications Total paid £ Average pay ment £ 1 July 1984 to 30 June 1985 46 269,519 5,859 4 July 1979 to 30 June 1985 4,488 27,037,524 6,024