HC Deb 21 July 1997 vol 298 cc471-2W
Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many applications made to the War Pensions Agency in respect of asbestos-related conditions have not yet been determined. [6485]

Mr. Denham

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

Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for Social. Security (1) how many war pensioners are in receipt of(a) a pension and (b) a gratuity in respect of (i) pleural plaques, (ii) diffuse pleural thickening, (iii) asbestosis, (iv) mesothelioma, (v) lung cancer and (iv) other conditions attributable to asbestos exposure during their service in (1) the Royal Navy, (2) the Royal Air Force and (3) the Army; [6493]

(2) if she will list the (a) highest, (b) lowest and (c) average pension and gratuity paid for asbestos-related conditions over the last five years in respect of (i) pleural plaques, (ii) diffuse pleural thickening, (iii) asbestosis, (iv) mesothelioma and (v) lung cancer. [6491]

Mr. Denham

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