§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people in receipt of war disablement pensions have made a claim for loss of hearing below the 20 per cent. level in 1990, 1991 and 1992; and how many are currently outstanding.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. However, claims for war disablement pension have increased significantly during the period as follows.
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Claims 1990 27,004 1991 42,881 1992 133,972 Note: Records do not show how many of these claims were for noise induced hearing loss.