HC Deb 13 March 1995 vol 256 cc455-6W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to amend the regulations for industrial injury benefit to take account of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Mr. Hague

Carpal tunnel syndrome in association with the use of hand-held vibrating tools is already included in the list of prescribed diseases for industrial injuries disablement benefit purposes (prescribed disease Al2).