HC Deb 21 May 1990 vol 173 c79W
37. Mr. Sumberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much will be spent by his Department in 1990–91 in the form of benefit to those suffering from industrial diseases or injuries.

Mr. Scott

"The Government's Expenditure Plans 1990–91 to 1992–93", Cm. 1014, copies of which are available in the Library, indicate that an estimated £569 million will be spent on industrial injuries benefits in 1990–91. This includes expenditure of £64 million on industrial death benefit.