§ Mr. MillerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claims for industrial injuries disablement benefit as a result of vibration white finger have been rejected in each of the last five years because the process by which the claimant contracted the condition is not covered by the prescribed list of occupation diseases.
§ Mr. ScottThe information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. MillerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he expects the report of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council currently studying hand-arm vibration syndrome.
§ Mr. ScottI understand that the council has not yet completed its study and does not expect to do so for some time.