Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

HC Deb 04 June 1996 vol 278 c318W

Mr. Clapham

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he intends to implement the recommendations contained in the report on the review of the prescription for chronic bronchitis and emphysema in underground coal workers, prescribed disease D12, by the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council. [31029]

Mrs Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he intends to respond to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council report, "Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema," Cm. 3240. [31242]

Mr. Roger Evans

I refer the hon. Members to the answer that I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Southport (Mr. Banks) on 21 May,Official Report, column 185.