HC Deb 03 April 1996 vol 275 cc312-3W
Mr. Clapham

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many claims were settled under the coal industry pneumoconiosis compensation scheme from 1989 to date; when he will update the schedule of payments under the coal industry pneumoconiosis compensation scheme; if they will be back-dated; and if he will make a statement. [24830]

Mr. Page

This is a matter for the British Coal Corporation. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.