§ Mr. BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claims have been received since 13 September 1993 for industrial injuries disablement benefit for chronic bronchitis and emphysema; how many claims were successful; how many claimants were refused benefit because of failing(a) the breathing capacity test and (b) the category 1 pneumoconiosis test; and if he will break down the figures by social security district.
§ Mr. ScottThe information is not available in the form requested. The table gives the information by Benefits Agency area directorate as at 12 June 1994—not all the claims received would have been decided by that date: