HC Deb 01 February 1994 vol 236 c691W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many representations he has received on the increasing of minimum assessment to 20 per cent. in cases of hearing loss among ex-service men; and if he will make a statement;

(2) how many representations he has received from associations representing ex-service men and women on the proposed increase to 20 per cent. of the minimum assessment figure of those suffering from hearing loss; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

Information is not available on how many further representations have been made since the change became effective.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of ex-service men and women receiving war service and disability pensions suffer from hearing defects; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

The information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.