§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his policy towards victims of mesothelioma.
§ Mr. ScottDiffuse mesothelioma has been in the industrial injuries scheme's list of prescribed industrial diseases since 1966. Disablement benefit is payable where disablement caused by the condition is assessed at 1 per cent. or more. payment of additional industrial injuries benefits is considered automatically where disablement is assessed at 100 per cent.